The Boston Celtics get their shot at Game 1 revenge against the Miami Heat tonight, with the second installment of their Eastern Conference Finals tipping off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at the Disney bubble restart neutral site location at Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Not much has changed since the Heat took the advantage in the series in Game 1 with a 117 – 114 overtime win, though something might soon.
The Celtics upgraded veteran forward Gordon Hayward to “Doubtful” for Game 1 as the Butler product nears a return from a Grade III ankle sprain, and will be a big addition to the team once he’s back in the fold.
Celtics upgrade Gordon Hayward to ‘Doubtful’ for Game 2 vs Heat https://t.co/ikLXmFJ4rY
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) September 17, 2020
As the designation suggests, it’s unlikely we’ll see Hayward suit up for Game 2, but Game 3 or 4 is not out of the question, the latter more likely.
He joins Javonte Green (knee) as doubtful for Boston, Chris Silva (pelvis) the only player listed for Miami as out.
How to watch or stream Miami Heat-Boston East Finals Celtics Game 2 https://t.co/1qeBfNPF3E
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) September 17, 2020
Both teams more or less played the game they wanted to on Tuesday, the Heat executing better in the winning effort, so we won’t likely see any major strategic shifts from either coach to start.
We expect another close game with a fair amount of offense, Boston eking out a 110-106 win to even the series with better execution.
Most online bookmakers tend to agree, granting the Celtics a -2.5 line.
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