The NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics’ 2-1 Lead over Miami Heat in Eastern Conference First Round Battle of Titans
The Boston Celtics currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round series. In their last meeting on April 27, the Celtics secured a 104-84 victory with Jaylen Brown leading the way with 22 points, while Bam Adebayo scored 20 points for the Heat.
The Heat have a strong record against conference opponents, with a 32-20 record and a 21-15 record in games decided by 10 points or more. On the other hand, the Celtics boast an impressive track record in Eastern Conference play, with a 41-11 record and an average of 120.6 points per game, outscoring their opponents by an average of 11.4 points.
Miami scores slightly more than Boston’s average allowed of 109.2 points per game, while Boston excels in three-point shooting, averaging an impressive 16.5 made shots per game compared to Miami’s allowed total of just 13.0 per game.
Key performers for Miami include Duncan Robinson, who is scoring an average of 12.9 points per game and Tyler Herro, who has been averaging an impressive 17.6 points over the last ten games. For Boston, Jayson Tatum has been instrumental in their success with his impressive averages of
