The Miami Heat (36-31) are back in action today for an early 1:00pm game against the host Boston Celtics (35-32) in the first game of a back-to-back set that concludes on Tuesday.
For a detailed look at just critical these games are for the Heat (and the Celtics) check out Diego Quezada’s analysis of the next two pivotal games.
This is the second time these two teams have faced off this season, with the Celtics winning 107-105 on Jan. 6. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 27 points while Jimmy Butler paced Miami with 26 points.