The Boston Celtics, who finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, will host the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Celtics took a 1-0 lead in the series with a 114-94 victory in Game 1 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 29 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points. The Heat were without star player Jimmy Butler, who is expected to miss the rest of the series due to an MCL injury.
The Heat will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown if they want to even the series. They will also need to get more production from their bench, which was outscored 34-15 by the Celtics in Game 1.
The Celtics will be looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series on Wednesday night. They will be confident heading into the game, as they have won their last four meetings with the Heat.
The Heat will need to find a way to turn things around if they want to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole. They will need to play with more energy and intensity, and they will need to make better decisions on both ends of the floor.
Game 2 of the Celtics-Heat series will be televised on TNT. You can also watch the game online with a subscription to Sling TV, FuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV.
