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The Celtics, who just wrapped up a seven-game homestand, will travel to Miami to face the Heat on Friday. Boston shot 36 3-pointers in the first half, the most 3-pointers in any half in the history of the NBA.

The Celtics won the series 3-0 last season, winning 2 games in Miami and one in Boston and they won the first round series between them in last year’s playoffs 4-1. They are 85-

The Celtics will be doing so with a fairly long injury report of key players that is more likely indicative of the late date in the NBA's 2024-25 and the team's likely interest in

What to Know Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston with Celtics Pregame Live. Celtics (47-19) have won five consecutive games against the Heat (29-36). Boston hopes to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder.