Miami Heat to Face Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference Playoffs
Third Consecutive Year the Two Teams Will Meet in the Playoffs
The Miami Heat clinched their spot in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 112-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at the Kaseya Center.
Matchup Against the Boston Celtics
The Heat will now face their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the second round. This will be the third consecutive year that the two teams have met in the playoffs.
The Celtics advanced to the second round by defeating the Brooklyn Nets. The series between the Heat and Celtics will begin on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden in New York. Game 3 will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. at FTX Arena in Miami.
The Heat and Celtics have a long and storied rivalry. The two teams have met in the playoffs 19 times, with the Celtics holding an 11-8 advantage. However, the Heat have won the last two meetings between the teams, including a 4-1 victory in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals.
The Heat will be looking to continue their momentum against the Celtics. They have won seven of their last nine games and are playing with a lot of confidence.
The Celtics, on the other hand, are also playing well. They have won their last four games and will be looking to make a statement in the playoffs.
The series between the Heat and Celtics is sure to be one of the most exciting in the second round of the playoffs. Both teams are evenly matched and have a chance to win the series.
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