Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/09/2020, 14:44  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 25/09/2020 at 15:44 in Basketball Predictions

Miami Heat go into the fifth game of this Eastern Conference final needing just one more victory to reach the final. They lead the best-of-seven series against the Boston Celtics 3-1 after winning the crucial fourth match. Miami got this final off to a great start when winning the first two matches of the series. It was close though with the aggregate win being by eight points and the first match going into overtime. The Celtics are probably still kicking themselves for not winning the series opener after going into the final quarter with a 12 point lead. It was the same story in the second game as Boston threw away a 13 point lead.  They kept their lead in the third game to reduce the deficit to 2-1 but then lost the crucial fourth match. Tyler Herro was the star of that match as he scored 37 points in that match.

Three games to go then and the Celtics have to win all of them to make it to the final. They will need to reduce the point scoring of not just Herro but Bam Adebayo, who has scored 38 points in rebounds in the last three matches. Miami seem to have the players at present who can step up to the plate and win games for their side. If it's close, then the Heat tend to get the wins at present. Boston will need to cut down on the number of turnovers but Miami look to have the edge here and can get the win that takes them into the final.