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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: Match Preview and Predictions - 28th January 2020 

Jayson Tatum has been a consistent rock for the Celtics
Jayson Tatum has been a consistent rock for the Celtics

Match details

Fixture: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Date & Time: Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 8 PM ET

Venue: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL

Last game result

Boston Celtics (30-15): 108-123 loss to New Orleans Pelicans (26 Jan, Sunday)

Miami Heat (32-14): 113-92 win against Orlando Magic (27 Jan, Monday)


Boston Celtics preview

The Boston Celtics are one of the favorites to come out of the East. They have good young core combined with experienced campaigners like Kemba Walker, etc. The Celtics have won three of their last five but are barely above .500 away from home. They are always a threat from beyond the arc with four of their starters averaging 36% or more accuracy from beyond the arc. This would be interesting to watch against the elite Miami defense.

Key player - Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker has proven to be a brilliant signing for the Celtics
Kemba Walker has proven to be a brilliant signing for the Celtics

Kemba Walker is running the show right now in Boston. Being brought in as the replacement to Kyrie Irving, Kemba has hit the ground running with elite performances. His leadership has done absolute wonders to the young squad.

He continues to play at an all-star level as he looks to lead the Celtics to a championship. He is averaging 22 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds per game this season and is a constant threat from downtown, making 39.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Boston Celtics predicted lineup:

Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Semi Ojeyele, Daniel Theis


Miami Heat preview

To say Miami Heat have overachieved this season would be a massive understatement. Jimmy Butler and co. have been absolutely brilliant this term and halfway through their current campaign, they sit only behind the Milwaukee Bucks.

The strength of this team is the balance in offense and defense. They have one of the most well-rounded backcourts in the game with Butler and rookie Kendrick Nunn. Bam Adebayo supports the team well with his terrific on-the-ball defense and also chips in on the offensive end of the floor regularly. They lost a tough game against the LA Clippers but came right back with an easy win over the Orlando Magic yesterday.

Key player - Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has led this Miami Heat side to the 2nd seed in the East
Jimmy Butler has led this Miami Heat side to the 2nd seed in the East

The signing of Jimmy Butler during the offseason turned a lot of heads. He finally had his own team and so far it seems like the right decision taken by Pat Riley. He leads the franchise in points, assists, and steals averaging 20.3, 6.5, and 1.8 of the same per game respectively. Butler's mentality and ability are helping mold the youngsters in the team. All looks good so far for the Miami Heat.

Heat predicted lineup:

Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Meyers Leonard, Bam Adebayo


Celtics vs Heat match predictions

The Heat are in a very good place right now. They have won three of their last four games and have the second-best home record in the NBA. Celtics still seem to be learning how to play with each other and that might cost them this one.

Where to watch Celtics vs Heat

The game will be broadcasted nationwide on TNT. You can also live stream this contest via the NBA League Pass.

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