Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 13, 2024
The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will square off in the 2024 2K25 Summer League on Saturday. Miami competed in the recently concluded California Classic while its opponent hasn’t had an exhibition game in the offseason. The Heat, which had a strong showing in the event, will be looking to keep their form.
The Celtics have not appeared in any competition since winning the 2024 NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. Many will be interested in watching who among the summer league participants can carve a role in Joe Mazzulla’s roster next season.
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Game details and odds
The Pavilion in Las Vegas will host the game between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. NBC Sports Boston and NBA TV will air the game live locally while streaming is available via the NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Heat (+100) vs. Celtics (-122)
Spread: Heat (+1.5) vs. Celtics (-1.5)
Total (O/U): Heat (o182.5 -110) vs. Celtics (u182.5 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change leading into the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: NBA 2K25 Summer League rosters
Miami Heat summer league roster
Heat Summer League coach Dan Bissacio will have plenty of options regarding the starting unit. Miami’s roster will get a boost with the confirmed participation of Jaime Jaquez Jr. who played for the USA Select Team that scrimmaged against the 2024 Olympians.
Miami’s No. 15 pick Kel’el Ware is expected to be a shoo-in to start the game as well. Second-rounder Pelle Larson might come off the bench but he will be a name to watch out for.
Here is the Heat roster:
Boston Celtics summer league roster
DJ Mcleay will call the shots for the Celtics’ Summer League outfit in Las Vegas. Neemias Queta, JD Davison, Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh who saw action last season will likely open the game. Rookie Baylor Schierman could be the final name on Mcleay’s starting unit.
Here is the Celtics roster:
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Prediction
The Heat and the Celtics will not mind the final score. They will be looking at who could contribute in the regular and who could need more time to develop in the G League.
Miami has to have the advantage after competing in the California Classics and it will be reinforced by Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Heat could open their Sin City campaign with a win.