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Celtics Aim to Sweep Heat on Road
1 Apr
Summary
- Boston Celtics seek to sweep Miami Heat in regular season series.
- Miami Heat are seeded ninth in the Eastern Conference.
- Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta expected back for Celtics.
Eastern Conference rivals Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are set for a Wednesday night clash, with the Celtics aiming to sweep their regular-season series. Miami has fallen to the ninth seed, and a loss would push them closer to the No. 10 spot with the regular season winding down.
The Celtics are looking to rebound after a recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Their lineup is expected to be bolstered by the return of Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta, who are off the injury report. This return has led to Boston being established as road favorites for the game.
Miami's recent performance has been inconsistent, with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. They are also dealing with the absence of All-Star guard Norman Powell for Wednesday's contest. Boston, conversely, boasts a top-four ranking in the NBA for net, offensive, and defensive ratings this season. Their overall record, especially in games featuring Tatum, has been dominant.
The Celtics have a strong record against the spread when playing as road favorites. Furthermore, Miami has struggled against teams with winning records and has a winless record against Boston this season, having lost multiple games by significant margins. Boston is favored to secure a victory and cover the spread.
