Miami Heat at Boston Celtics
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
BOS
MIA27.6PointsBOS17.3
MIA10.0ReboundsBOS8.8
MIA6.5AssistsBOS5.4
MIA1.4StealsBOS1.7
MIA1.0BlocksBOS1.3
| MIA | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 43–39 | Record | 56–26 |
| Offense | ||
| 2.2, 13th in the league | Net rating | 4th in the league, 7.9(better) |
| 114.5, 13th in the league | Offensive rating | 2nd in the league, 118.1(better) |
| 105.4, 1st in the league | Pace | 30th in the league, 97.1 |
| 54.2, 17th in the league | eFG% | 11th in the league, 55.3(better) |
| 11.2, 4th in the league | TOV% | 1st in the league, 10.5(better) |
| 25.4, 17th in the league | OREB% | 6th in the league, 29.2(better) |
| 0.268(better), 14th in the league | FT rate | 30th in the league, 0.207 |
| Defense | ||
| 112.3, 14th in the league | Defensive rating | 4th in the league, 110.2(better) |
| 54.0, 8th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 4th in the league, 52.3(better) |
| 12.2(better), 17th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 26th in the league, 11.0 |
| 74.9, 8th in the league | DREB% | 4th in the league, 75.7(better) |
| 0.240(better), 4th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 6th in the league, 0.245 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Miami Heat
- Bam AdebayoProbable· back Oct 1Cost -4.3 per 100
Report note
While Adebayo may sacrifice some scoring volume, Antetokounmpo's ability to collapse defenses should create more efficient scoring opportunities, and the duo projects to form one of the league's premier defensive frontcourts. Adebayo nursed a back issue to end the 2025-26 season, but he should be a full go for training camp.
- Giannis AntetokounmpoProbable· back Oct 1Cost -4.2 per 100
Report note
Antetokounmpo's absence wasn't due to restrictions from Miami, as Greece's federation indicated the decision was made as part of his preparation for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will begin a new chapter with the Heat after being acquired from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
- Myron GardnerQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -0.5 per 100
Report note
Gardner's Summer League is over because of an ankle sprain he suffered in Friday's California Classic opener in San Francisco against the Spurs. The swingman is missing out on valuable reps as he competes for a rotation spot with the Heat, but he does have plenty of time to recuperate for training camp in the fall.
- Ryan ConwellQuestionable
Report note
Hip
Boston Celtics
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| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.4 | 20.1 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 18.0 / 10.0 / 5.8 | 4.2 | |
| 30.4 | 15.4 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 13.0 / 2.6 / 2.6 | -0.6 | |
| 28.9 | 27.6 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 27.0 / 8.0 / 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| 28.5 | 9.3 | 2.7 | 6.5 | 13.8 / 2.4 / 6.2 | 2.0 | |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 26.6 | 13.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 8.4 / 2.4 / 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 11.2 / 3.2 / 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| 32.4 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 17.8 / 2.8 / 5.6 | 1.8 | |
| 30.6 | 17.3 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 15.0 / 4.6 / 2.6 | 2.4 | |
| 25.3 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 1.7 | 13.2 / 8.4 / 2.6 | 3.9 | |
| 24.7 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 11.2 / 4.2 / 2.6 | 1.5 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | Lost 126–127 | – | – | |
| Apr 12 | Won 143–117 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 140–117 | – | – | |
| Apr 9 | Lost 114–128 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 95–121 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Lost 100–109 | – | – | |
| Apr 30 | Lost 93–106 | – | – | |
| Apr 28 | Lost 97–113 | – | – | |
| Apr 26 | Won 128–96 | – | – | |
| Apr 24 | Won 108–100 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 46.0 (lg 49.8) , 29th in the league | 13.2 (lg 13.6) , 18th in the league | 13.7 (lg 14.2) , 19th in the league |
| Forwards | 34.4 (lg 37.4) , 28th in the league | 13.9 (lg 15.3) , 28th in the league | 6.1 (lg 7.0) , 28th in the league |
| Centers | 9.3 (lg 10.7) , 26th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 27th in the league | 1.4 (lg 1.9) , 28th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.9 (lg 49.8) , 5th in the league | 15.4 (lg 13.6) , 1st in the league | 15.4 (lg 14.2) , 3rd in the league |
| Forwards | 38.8 (lg 37.4) , 8th in the league | 17.0 (lg 15.3) , 4th in the league | 7.1 (lg 7.0) , 17th in the league |
| Centers | 10.8 (lg 10.7) , 14th in the league | 7.6 (lg 7.5) , 13th in the league | 1.7 (lg 1.9) , 20th in the league |
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