The first-place Boston Celtics will renew their Eastern Conference with the Miami Heat on Thursday, January 25.
Boston won consecutive games in Texas against the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
The Celtics went 8-3 in a stretch of 11 games in 18 days and had two days off before facing Miami.
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and a season-high 11 rebounds against Dallas, marking his first 30-point effort since Jan. 10. He was 5 of 5 from the line during the first quarter. Tatum also led the Celtics with three steals and tied the team-high with two blocks.
Jaylen Brown scored 35, while Jrue Holiday added 17 points for Boston.
On Sunday against Houston, Brown recorded the third triple-double of his career with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 116-107 victory.
Kristaps Porzingis missed the game against Dallas with inflammation in his right knee, a night after leading the Celtics with 32 points against the Rockets. The 7-foot-2 Latvian was traded from Dallas to Washington in 2022, but he has yet to play against his former team.
After playing in Miami, the Celtics play seven consecutive games at TD Garden.
The Heat are in the thick of the playoff race and have gotten a boost with the return of Jimmy Butler, who is averaging just over 21 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Miami also made waves on the trade market by acquiring Terry Rozier from the Hornets in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a future first-round pick. Rozier has a contract through the 2025-26 season. In 30 games with the Hornets this season, he is averaging 23.2 points, 6.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Heat guard Kyle Lowry has been coming off the bench after some struggles as he is averaging 8.2 points and four assists on 42.6 percent shooting and 38.5 percent from 3-point range. points.
On Monday, the Heat had their lowest point total of the season in a 105-87 loss to the in-state rival Orlando Magic. Miami rookie forward Jaime Jáquez Jr. has been dealing with a groin injury.
What channel are Celtics vs. Heat?
- tChannel V: TNT
- Live broadcast: Sling
The Celtics vs. Heat will air nationally on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home of avid sports fans and offers a variety of sports channels so you can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Celtics vs Heat start time
- Date: Thursday January 25
- Time: 7:30 pm ET | 4:30 pm Pacific Time
The Celtics vs. Heat will begin around 7:30 pm ET on Thursday, January 25. The game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Celtics 2023-24 Schedule
Here are the Celtics’ next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Adversary | Time (ET) | television channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27th | vs Clippers | 7 p.m. | NBC Sports Boston |
| January 29 | against pelicans | 7:30 pm | NBC Sports Boston |
| January 30th | against Pacers | 7:30 pm | TNT |
| February 1st | against the lakers | 7:30 pm | TNT |
| February 4 | against brown bears | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
Miami Heat 2023-24 Schedule
Here are the Heat’s next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Adversary | Time (ET) | television channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27th | on the Knicks | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| January 29 | against suns | 7:30 pm | NBA-TV |
| January 31 | against kings | 7:30 pm | Bally Sports Sun |
| February 2 | in wizards | 7 p.m. | Bally Sports Sun |
| February 3rd | against Clippers | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
