The Boston Celtics, boasting an impressive 64-18 record, are gearing up to face the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. This matchup marks the fourth postseason meeting between the two teams since 2020, with Miami securing victories in the 2020 and 2023 East finals, while Boston emerged victorious in the 2022 East finals.

Following a stellar regular season, the Celtics are widely considered the frontrunners to advance to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference. Their primary competitors-Milwaukee, New York, and Philadelphia-are either grappling with injuries or are in the process of reintegrating a star player after a prolonged absence.

Despite Miami’s tenacity, the odds appear stacked against them, especially with key players like Jimmy Butler expected to be sidelined. Boston’s dominance over Miami in the regular season further cements their status as the team to beat in this playoff showdown.

What day is the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

Miami and Boston will open this series for the first round of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, April 21. Head coaches Joe Mazzulla, for the Celtics, and Erik Spoelstra, for the Heat, are eager to land the first blow of the series.

Where is the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

The Celtics have complete confidence in asserting their home status. The first and second games will be played at the TD Garden in Boston. If necessary, the fifth and seventh games will return to this venue.

What time does the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics start?

The first game of the Miami-Boston series will start at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT, noon CT). The second will be at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT, 6:00 p.m. CT) and the third at 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT, 5:00 p.m. CT)

The rest of the schedules are to be decided. The series is to win four of seven possible games, and the winner will advance to the conference finals, where they will face the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic series winner. Cleveland lead the matchup with a 111-104 victory in the first game.