Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 5/29/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
East Finals – Game 7, Series tied 3-3
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will play Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on Monday night, with the winner earning a trip to the NBA Finals. The eighth-seeded Heat is seeking to make their seventh trip to the NBA Finals since 2005. They are fourth in offensive efficiency during the postseason. Miami had a difficult day at home on Saturday, losing 104-103 despite only shooting 36% from the field.
Jimmy Butler concluded the game with a game-high 24 points (5-21 FG), giving Miami a 103-102 advantage after making three free throws with three seconds remaining. Caleb Martin continued his outstanding play for the Heat with 21 points (7-13 FG) and 15 rebounds.
In Game 6, Derrick White’s buzzer-beating tip-in gave the Heat a chance, but they ultimately lost. Miami shot 33 of 93 field goals for 35.5% of the game’s total and hit 14 of its possible 30 three-point attempts. The Heat were successful at the line in 23 of their 29 tries or 79.3% of the time. They got a total of 47 rebounds, 17 of which were offensive. They also had 22 assists, 12 forced turnovers, and five steals throughout this contest. Miami’s defense allowed 34 of their adversary’s 78 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 43.6%. Boston had four steals and 18 assists throughout this game. Along with their 47 rebounds (12 offensive and 35 defensive), Boston added 4 blocks. In the end, Boston made 29 of 34 free throws, resulting in an 85.3% success percentage. They attempted 35 shots from outside the paint, and just seven of them were successful. The Heat had a total of 24 fouls at the end of the game, while the Celtics had a total of 22.
The Miami Heat averaged 108.8 points per game while giving up 112.2 points per game on 47.1 percent of their attempts. Jimmy Butler averages 28.5 points and 7 rebounds per game, while Bam Adebayo averages 17.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. Caleb Martin is the third player to reach double digits, and Gabe Vincent averages 1.8 rebounds per game. The Miami Heat shot 38.5 percent from outside the arc while converting 80.4 percent of their free throw attempts. The Miami Heat only allow 33.2 percent of three-point attempts per game while grabbing 40.9 rebounds each contest.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games on the road against Boston.
- Miami is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Heat is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- The team is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Monday.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 5/29/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
The Boston Celtics are seeking to become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. They were second in offensive efficiency during the postseason. In the dying seconds of Game Six, Derrick White’s putback saved the Celtics, the second-seeded team, from elimination. Boston attempted 35 three-point shots but only made 44% of them, missing 28.
All-Star F Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 31 points on 8-for-22 shooting and 12 rebounds. All-Star G Jaylen Brown had 26 points after making 9 of 16 field goal attempts while pulling down 10 rebounds. Marcus Smart scored 21 points and grabbed four rebounds for the Celtics, who had a 13-point advantage at one point.
The Boston Celtics averaged 113.4 points per game on 48.2 percent shooting from the field while giving up 108.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum averages 27.8 points and 10.5 rebounds, compared to Jaylen Brown’s 22.8 points and 3.3 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit player, and Derrick White is grabbing three rebounds. The Boston Celtics shot 37.2 percent from outside the arc while converting 80.9 percent of their free throw attempts. Boston allowed 37.3 percent 3-point shooting while grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division.
- The Boston Celtics are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played on a Monday.
- The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing as the favorite.
Miami Heat vs the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are the NBA’s choice. Point guard extraordinaire, Malcolm Brogdon, finds himself in a doubtful position due to his absence in the previous game due to a forearm injury. The upcoming contest between the Celtics and their opponents presents an intriguing dynamic, with Boston holding a clear advantage in the rebounding department and struggling with their three-point shooting in their most recent outing. It seems highly probable that the Celtics will emerge triumphant in a convincing manner, securing their ticket to the NBA Finals. The final score in favor of the Boston Celtics is 108-95.
NBA Starting Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date: Monday, May 29, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA ODDS: Boston Celtics -7.5
NBA TOTALS: 203.5
