Who Will Win the 2020 NBA East Finals: Celtics or Heat? When Does the BOS vs. MIA Series Start? Celtics vs. Heat: 2020 East Finals Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Celtics vs. Heat: 2020 NBA East Finals Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2020 postseason results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch.
Please feel free to check out our preview for the Western Conference Finals: Lakers vs. Nuggets! Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Celtics vs. Heat: 2020 NBA East Finals Preview
2020 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
Series Start Time: Game 1 (Tuesday, September 15), Game 2 (Thursday, September 17), Game 3 (Saturday, September 19), Game 4 (Monday, September 21), Game 5-if Necessary (Wednesday, September 23), Game 6-if Necessary (Friday, September 25), Game 7-if Necessary (Sunday, September 27)
Series Location: ESPN World Wide of Sports Complex: Orlando, Florida
2019-2020 Regular Season Series: Boston Won the Series 2-1 vs. Miami
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 2012 Eastern Conference Finals (Heat Won 4-3)
Boston Celtics (48-24)-#3 Seed in the East
- Defeated (6) Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 in 2020 East Quarterfinals
- Defeated (2) Toronto Raptors 4-3 in 2020 East Semifinals
- 1st Eastern Conference Finals Appearance Since 2018 (3rd Since 2015)
- 6th Consecutive Playoff Appearance Dating Back to 2015
- 4th Postseason Meeting vs. Miami (2010, 2011, 2012, 2020)
- Celtics are 8-9 vs. Heat All-Time in the Playoffs
- Has Not Won a Postseason Meeting vs. Miami Since 2010 East Quarterfinals
- Looking for 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 2010
- Has Not Won an NBA Title Since 2008
Miami Heat (44-29)-#5 Seed in the East
- Defeated (4) Indiana Pacers 4-0 in 2020 East Quarterfinals
- Defeated (1) Milwaukee Bucks 4-1 in 2020 East Semifinals
- 1st Eastern Conference Finals Appearance Since 2014
- First Playoff Appearance Since 2018
- 4th Playoff Meeting vs. Boston (1st Since 2010)
- Heat are 9-8 All-Time in the Postseason vs. Celtics
- Has Not Lost the Eastern Conference Finals Since 2005 (Lost to Pistons 4-3)
- Looking for 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 2014
- Has Not Won an NBA Championship Since Winning Back-to-Back in 2012 & 2013
Top Players to Watch in Celtics vs. Heat Series (2020 NBA Statistics)
Boston Celtics
- PF Jayson Tatum: 25.3 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 4.3 APG
- PG Kemba Walker: 19.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.3 APG
- SG Jaylen Brown: 21.0 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.0 APG
- PG Marcus Smart: 13.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.2 APG
- C Daniel Theis: 9.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.5 APG
Miami Heat
- SF Jimmy Butler: 21.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.2 APG
- PG Goran Dragic: 21.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.7 APG
- PF Bam Adebayo: 16.2 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 4.8 APG
- SG Tyler Herro: 14.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.3 APG
- SF Jae Crowder: 12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.9 APG
Official Celtics vs. Heat: 2020 NBA East Finals Prediction
Celtics in Seven Games
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