Jimmy Butler is already guaranteeing a Miami Heat Win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 tonight, saying “We’re gonna go in there and we’re gonna win,” and there are reports that Miami have already booked tickets for their expected trip to Denver for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Tipoff for Game 7 will at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 27 with a live broadcast on TNT.
• WATCH: Celtics vs. Heat in Game 7 live with Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming option) or DirecTV Stream (free trial). You can also see the odds and other streaming and TV options for this game provided below.
What TV channel is Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 on tonight?
Game 7 will be broadcast live on TNT, with the Inside the NBA studio show happening before, at halftime and following the conclusion of the game. If you don’t know what channel TNT is oon in your area, you can use our TNT channel finder for the following services: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast / Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish.
Can I watch Heat vs. Celtics Game 7 online for free?
If you don’t already have cable, the best way to watch Game 7 live is with Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans) as a one month signup would allow you to watch this game and the rest of the NBA Finals for $20. If you just want to watch this game for free, you can also watch with DirecTV Stream (one-week free trial) if you prefer that platform and their pricing plans.
Game 7 predictions: Who will win between the Heat and Celtics?
The oddsmakers are heavily favoring Boston to win this game and move on to the NBA Finals to face the Nuggets. Here are the latest betting odds, courtesy of Draft Kings.
Moneyline: MIA: (+245) | BOS: (-295)
Point spread: MIA: +7.5 | BOS: -7.5
Over/Under: 204
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Here’s a look at what the experts are saying leading up to tonight’s historic and deciding Game 7, from The Associated Press:
The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat square off in game seven of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics defeated the Heat 104-103 in the last meeting. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, and Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 24 points.
The Celtics have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston is second in the Eastern Conference with 35.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Tatum averaging 9.2.
The Heat are 24-28 in Eastern Conference play. Miami has a 12-13 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
The 117.9 points per game the Celtics score are 8.1 more points than the Heat give up (109.8). The Heat have shot at a 46.0% rate from the field this season, 0.3 percentage points less than the 46.3% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
This year, the Celtics are averaging 16.2 made three-pointers per game at home and 15.8 on the road (while shooting 37.9% from distance in home games compared to 37.4% on the road). This season the Heat are draining an equal amount of 3-pointers at home and on the road (12.0 per game). But they have a higher 3-point percentage at home (36.0%) than away (32.9%).
TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Smart is scoring 15.2 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Celtics. Tatum is averaging 29.3 points and 11.1 rebounds over the last 10 games for Boston.
Bam Adebayo is averaging 17.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Heat. Butler is averaging 24.3 points over the last 10 games for Miami.
LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 5-5, averaging 107.8 points, 42.2 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 5.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points per game.
Heat: 6-4, averaging 107.4 points, 41.0 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.4 points.
INJURIES: Celtics: Danilo Gallinari: out (knee), Malcolm Brogdon: out (forearm).
Heat: Victor Oladipo: out for season (knee), Tyler Herro: out (hand).
HOW TO WATCH GAME 7
What: The Boston Celtics face the Miami Heat in a Eastern Conference Finals NBA Playoffs game.
When: Game 7 is Monday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT)
PREVIOUS RESULTS
• Game 1: Heat 123, Celtics 116 – FINAL
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 105 – FINAL
• Game 3: Heat 128, Celtics 102 – FINAL
• Game 4: Celtics 116, Heat 99 – FINAL
• Game 5: Celtics 110, Heat 97 – FINAL
• Game 6: Celtics 104, Heat 103 – FINAL
• Game 7: Heat at Celtics, 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, May 29 (TNT) | Series tied up at 3-3
Where: TD Garden | Boston, Massachusetts
TV channel: TNT
Watch live stream online: If you don’t have cable, you can watch this game live with Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans). You can also get this game with DirecTV Stream (free trial) if you prefer that platform and their pricing plans.
Find what channel TNT is on in your area with our channel finder: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast / Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish.
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