When is Game 7 of NBA Conference Finals 2023? Expected date, time, and more explored
The 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals will be decided in seven games. The Miami Heat had a commanding 3-0 lead, but the Boston Celtics put together one of the best three-game stretches, beating the Heat twice on the road and once at home to force a Game 7.
As such, the Heat's odds of winning the series have dramatically gone down. Boston takes all the momentum in the world into the penultimate game of the series on its home court at TD Garden.
It will be one of the most anticipated games of these playoffs, as the Celtics will have a chance to create history by becoming the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 schedule and more details
Game 7 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will take place on Monday, May 29. Akin to all the other games of the series, the series decider will go live from 8:30 p.m ET. TNT will provide national TV coverage for the game.
Indian viewers can see the contest at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30 and stream the game online via subscription to NBA League Pass or OTT platform Voot.
Boston Celtics edged Miami Heat at the buzzer in a thrilling Game 6
The Miami Heat nearly avoided a Game 7 in the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Jimmy Butler converted a hattrick of free throws with three seconds left in the game to give the Heat a one-point lead. However, Derrick White tipped in a Marcus Smart 3-point miss at the buzzer to give the Celtics a 104-103 win.
White had an open lane to grab the board and tip it in. Boston played a great game overall but nearly squandered its chance to save the season in the clutch. The Celtics were up nine with three minutes left but blew that advantage before managing to eke out a win.
The Boston Celtics were efficient on defense. They won despite having a poor shooting night, going 7-of-35 from 3-point range. The Celtics stayed aggressive, making 30 trips to the free-throw line, which proved decisive in the grand scheme.
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