Celtics vs Heat: Rematch of the Eastern Finals Set for First Round
Playoff History Between Two Familiar Foes
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will face off in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, marking the fourth time in five seasons that these two teams have met in the postseason. The Celtics and Heat have a long and storied rivalry, and their playoff matchups have always been intense and competitive.
Celtics and Heat to Meet in First Round
The Celtics earned the second seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Heat finished as the seventh seed. The two teams will open their series in Boston on Sunday, April 16th. The Celtics will have home-court advantage throughout the series.
Familiar Foes Meet Again
The Celtics and Heat have met in the playoffs three times in the past five seasons. In 2018, the Celtics defeated the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. In 2020, the Heat defeated the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. And in 2022, the Celtics defeated the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
What to Expect in the Series
The Celtics and Heat are both evenly matched teams with a lot of talent. The Celtics have the best player in the series in Jayson Tatum, but the Heat have a deep and experienced team. The series is likely to be close and competitive, and could go either way.
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