NBA Consensus Picks - Celtics VS Heat 8:30 AM Wednesday, in Manila
Team | Spread Odd and Consensus | O/U Odds and Consensus |
Heat | +7.5/1.81/83% | u203.5/2.01/9% |
Celtics | -7.5/2.03/17% | o203.5/1.83/91% |
Heat vs. Celtics Game Prediction
After a buzzer-beater finish in Game 6 that tied the series, the Eastern Conference Finals have become an open contest. In the initial three games, Miami appeared to be the dominant team, but now the momentum has undeniably shifted in favor of the Celtics.
Although Derrick White's last-second basket garnered attention in the Celtics' victory, the entire team played a part in the win. Five players scored ten or more points, six players secured four or more rebounds, and four players contributed multiple assists. Jaylen Brown (26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals), Jayson Tatum (31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists), and Marcus Smart (21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist) spearheaded the Celtics' offensive charge.
While the offense performed well, they will need to improve their ball security in Game 7 by reducing turnovers. In Game 6, they committed 12 turnovers, with Brown and Smart each responsible for four, Tatum giving it away three times, and Horford having one turnover.
Despite Miami displaying good cohesion with six players scoring ten or more points, they were unable to surpass Boston due to the absence of a standout performance from their starters. While Jimmy Butler had an excellent game with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal, the team lacked a standout scorer who could have given them the edge over the Celtics.
Apart from Butler's impressive contribution, Caleb Martin stood out for Miami with 21 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block. However, if Miami intends to advance to the NBA Finals, they will need a stronger performance from Bam Adebayo, who struggled with only 11 points on a 4-16 shooting night.
Considering the recent games, it appears challenging for Miami to regain the form that allowed them to take a 3-0 lead earlier in the series. Boston has transformed into a different team, while Miami has been unable to regain any momentum. Additionally, Miami's star players have struggled to perform at their best simultaneously: when Butler has a stellar game, it is counterbalanced by Adebayo's poor performance, and vice versa.
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