The NBA has opted to switch things up a bit. Typically, the Boston Celtics have a home game on the Sunday afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday. This year they fly to Florida to play familiar opponents the Miami Heat. Boston barely got by the Washington Wizards at home on Friday night, 133-129. The Heat have been dormant since Wednesday when they sent the San Antonio Spurs packing, 116-104.

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Sunday afternoon marks the third encounter between Boston and Miami this season. Regular season victories don’t carry the same weight as those in the playoffs, but the Celtics have gotten the upper hand twice already after last year’s Eastern Conference Finals defeat. These clubs played in Miami just a few weeks ago, a contest that honestly wasn’t much one, with the Celtics hammering the Heat 143-110.

Boston is the first team to reach the 40-win plateau this season. Minnesota trails them with 36 successes. It says a lot about the collective quality of Boston’s success this year that not a single player features in the top five of any major offensive or defensive statistical category (points per game, blocks, assists, rebounds, etc). Just about the only knock against them is the dissatisfaction betters feel when they see a 24-26-2 ATS record.

Not that the Heat are torching the field against the spread either. At 23-28-1, they aren’t giving betters much reason to accept props. As appears to be the case nearly every season, Miami is a stout defensive unit, only giving up 110.8 points a match, good for fourth league-wide. They’re only a middle-of-the-pack regarding opponents’ field goal efficiency (47.4 per cent) but are second in shot attempts allowed (86.2).

Boston Celtics

They can’t all be glorious wins for the ages. On Friday night the league-leading Celtics hosted the moribund Washington Wizards and had to dig deep to win a narrow one, 133-129.

An old foe from the 2022 NBA Finals came back to haunt them. Jordon Poole, now a Wizard, only netted 19 points but was on fire in the first half. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis had to pull out all the stops, both from close and long range, to seal the win. Tatum finished with 35 points and Porzingis 34. Both excelled at rebounding on this night as well, corralling 10 and 11 off the glass. Jrue Holiday’s first season in Boston has not been as eye-popping as past campaigns, but he netted a solid 20 points off proficient 9-for-13 shooting.

It was one of those nights when a blowout was expected – much like the Lakers game a week ago – but it ended up being a tight affair, with the Celtics reminding people they can survive scares too.

Miami Heat

After besting their state rivals the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, the Miami Heat welcomed new NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday evening.

That Miami couldn’t do much versus the French rookie in the rebounding category (a game-high 13) wasn’t surprising. On the flip side, they limited his points to 19. Miami struggled to pull away from San Antonio in this one, with the match only 78-77 in favour of the hosts as it entered the final frame. Jimmy Butler earned himself a triple-double, albeit not with a points total that got anyone hooting and hollering (17-10-11). Tyler Herro (24 points) and Bam Adebayo (20) were the Heat players who did the most damage scoring. Who knows if this could have seen a different outcome had the Spurs not been so shoddy from the free throw line (10-for-17). Nevertheless, the Heat won 116-104.

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• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Celtics Team Leaders

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 26.85
Assists	Derrick White 5.16
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 8.12
FG%	Luke Kornet 70
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.19
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.95

MIA

Points	Tyler Herro 20.83
Assists	Jimmy Butler 4.97
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 10.38
FG%	Thomas Bryant 57.7
Steals	Delon Wright 1.36
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.93

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 25
Assists	Jayson Tatum 6.26
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 9.68
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.21
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.57

MIA

Points	Bam Adebayo 22.6
Assists	Tyler Herro 5.4
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.4
FG%	Thomas Bryant 71.4
Steals	Delon Wright 1
Blocks	Nikola Jovic 0.6

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Heat Team Leaders

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 26.85
Assists	Derrick White 5.16
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 8.12
FG%	Luke Kornet 70
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.19
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.95

MIA

Points	Tyler Herro 20.83
Assists	Jimmy Butler 4.97
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 10.38
FG%	Thomas Bryant 57.7
Steals	Delon Wright 1.36
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.93

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 25
Assists	Jayson Tatum 6.26
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 9.68
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.21
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.57

MIA

Points	Bam Adebayo 22.6
Assists	Tyler Herro 5.4
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.4
FG%	Thomas Bryant 71.4
Steals	Delon Wright 1
Blocks	Nikola Jovic 0.6

Injuries

Boston

Kristaps Porzingis (PF)

Prob Mon Leg - 11 / 06 / 24

Luke Kornet (C)

Ques Thurs Wrist - 30 / 05 / 24

Jrue Holiday (PG)

Prob Mon Illness - 26 / 05 / 24

Jrue Holiday (PG)

Prob Sun Illness - 25 / 05 / 24

Luke Kornet (C)

Prob Mon Wrist - 24 / 05 / 24

Xavier Tillman (PF)

Ques Sat Personal - 20 / 05 / 24

Luke Kornet (C)

Prob Mon Calf - 12 / 05 / 24

Kristaps Porzingis (PF)

Prob Thur Calf - 29 / 04 / 24

Luke Kornet (C)

Prob Sat Calf - 20 / 04 / 24

Al Horford (C)

Prob Sun Toe - 12 / 04 / 24

Miami

Kevin Love (PF)

Prob Sat Arm - 26 / 04 / 24

Delon Wright (PG)

Prob Mon Personal - 26 / 04 / 24

Nikola Jovic (SF)

Prob Wed Back - 24 / 04 / 24

Haywood Highsmith (SF)

Prob Wed Arm - 23 / 04 / 24

Kevin Love (PF)

Prob Wed Arm - 23 / 04 / 24

Duncan Robinson (SF)

Prob Wed Back - 23 / 04 / 24

Duncan Robinson (SF)

Prob Sun Spine - 20 / 04 / 24

Jimmy Butler (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 18 / 04 / 24

Duncan Robinson (SF)

Prob Fri Spine - 18 / 04 / 24

Kevin Love (PF)

Prob Wed Arm - 14 / 04 / 24

Injuries

Boston

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)	Prob Mon	Leg - 11 / 06 / 24	1-1	0-3	+ -
Porzingis is nursing a lower leg injury, but he is expected to be on court against the Mavericks on Monday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Luke Kornet (C)	Ques Thurs	Wrist - 30 / 05 / 24	2-2	0-5	+ -
Kornet is dealing with a left wrist sprain injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	Prob Mon	Illness - 26 / 05 / 24	3-3	2-5	+ -
Holiday is ailing from illness, but he is projected to be on court against the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	Prob Sun	Illness - 25 / 05 / 24	3-3	2-5	+ -
Holiday is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he is likely to be on court against the Pacers on Sunday.
Luke Kornet (C)	Prob Mon	Wrist - 24 / 05 / 24	3-3	2-5	+ -
Kornet is dealing with a left wrist sprain injury, but he is expected to play against the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Xavier Tillman (PF)	Ques Sat	Personal - 20 / 05 / 24	3-5	4-5	+ -
Tillman has missed the last two game because of the personal reasons, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday against the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Luke Kornet (C)	Prob Mon	Calf - 12 / 05 / 24	4-7	5-7	+ -
Kornet has a right calf injury, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)	Prob Thur	Calf - 29 / 04 / 24	8-7	7-9	+ -
Porzingis is dealing with a right calf strain, and he is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Luke Kornet (C)	Prob Sat	Calf - 20 / 04 / 24	9-8	9-10	+ -
Kornet has been out of commission with a right calf strain, but he is expected to return to the court for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Al Horford (C)	Prob Sun	Toe - 12 / 04 / 24	10-9	11-10	+ -
Horford has a left big toe sprain, but he is expected to line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kevin Love (PF)	Prob Sat	Arm - 26 / 04 / 24	1-2	1-2	+ -
Love is tending to a left arm contusion, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Celtics.
Delon Wright (PG)	Prob Mon	Personal - 26 / 04 / 24	1-2	1-2	+ -
Wright is dealing with a personal matter, but it is predicted that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nikola Jovic (SF)	Prob Wed	Back - 24 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Jovic is dealing with a back injury, but it is anticipated that he will not suit up for Wednesday's tilt versus the Celtics.
Haywood Highsmith (SF)	Prob Wed	Arm - 23 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Highsmith is tending to a left arm contusion, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Kevin Love (PF)	Prob Wed	Arm - 23 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Love has a left arm contusion, but it is projected that he will take on the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Duncan Robinson (SF)	Prob Wed	Back - 23 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Robinson is managing left facet syndrome, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Celtics.
Duncan Robinson (SF)	Prob Sun	Spine - 20 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Robinson is dealing with left facet syndrome, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 18 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Butler is shut down with an MCL sprain in his right knee, and he will miss an extended period.
Duncan Robinson (SF)	Prob Fri	Spine - 18 / 04 / 24	1-3	1-3	+ -
Robinson is battling left facet syndrome, but he is projected to take the court for Friday's clash versus the Bulls.
Kevin Love (PF)	Prob Wed	Arm - 14 / 04 / 24	2-4	3-3	+ -
Love is tending to an upper left arm contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the 76ers.