Miami Heat - Boston Celtics predictions and free betting tips [29/04/2024]

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are slated to play tomorrow morning in the 4th match of the NBA's Eastern Conference first-round playoff.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat, after a solid victory in the second game, suffered a heavy defeat to Boston with a score of 84:104 on Saturday, which made the atmosphere less optimistic. Bam Adebayo scored 20 points, made 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Tyler Herro and Nikola Jokic each netted 15 points. Jaime Hakes Jr. scored 12 points and had 5 assists. However, the team's overall shot execution was just 41% and 9 out of 28 from three-point distance, which didn't allow them to rally in the game. In the second game, which took place in Miami, the Heat showcased brilliant play, hitting 53.5% of three-point shots (23 out of 43). Herro was particularly good, scoring 24 points and making 7 three-pointers. This was a pivotal moment for the series to balance 1-1. Caleb Martin also fired 21 points, but he and the entire Heat team fell short in the third game
The series against the Celtics has been a challenge for the Heat, especially for Adebayo, who averages 21.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He remains a key player for the team in the playoffs, scoring no less than 20 points in each game. Herro, with his average score of 16.7 points and 6.7 assists, is also a crucial element of the Heat's offence. The team grapples with injuries to key players; missing are Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson, which adds uncertainty to their bid for success in the series.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics consolidated their position in the playoff series, claiming the second victory over the Miami Heat with a score of 104:84, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown were the key figures on the court, both scoring 22 points each. Tatum also added 11 rebounds and 6 assists, showing impressive efficiency; Brown picked up 8 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White also made significant contributions, scoring 18 and 16 points respectively. The team played strong defence, limiting the opponent to just 12 points in the first quarter and not allowing Heat to score more than 84 points in the entire game. This has been the bedrock of Celtics' success, who also sunk 11 three-pointers out of 37 attempts. In the first game in Miami, Boston also demonstrated dominant play, winning by a margin of 20 points and held the lead for most of the match. These victories have tipped the series balance in their favour, demonstrating their ability to control the flow of both attack and defence.

With an average score of 24.3 points per game, Tatum continues to lead the team in rebounds and assists. Brown and White are also maintaining a high level of play that allows the Celtics to confidently hold court. Thanks to balanced play and high efficiency from key players, the Celtics show readiness for formidable challenges en route to their first championship since 2008.

Match prediction for Miami Heat - Boston Celtics

I expect a definitive Celtics win, who showed in the third match that their potential vastly outplays Miami. The latter didn't fly in the offence, and there was no backup plan against the opponent's attack.