Boston Celtics at Miami Heat: 2022 NBA playoffs Game 1 Eastern Conference finals (5/17)
The Boston Celtics head to Florida to face the East’s top-seeded Miami Heat at their home court of FTX Arena after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in 7 games on Sunday, a reprisal of their 2020 Orlando bubble Eastern Conference Finals series that saw the Celtics get sent home at the hands of the Heat. Can Boston get some comeuppance out of Miami this time around?
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the action live on cable television or an online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with who ought to be available to play.
Jaylen Brown shared his excitement for the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals match-up between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. https://t.co/PMtsykLUeT
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 17, 2022
Injuries of note
For Boston, only Sam Hauser (shoulder instability episode) is out for the game for certain, with Marcus Smart (foot sprain) questionable
For Miami, only Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is out, with Max Strus and Gabe Vincent listed as questionable with hamstring issues as well. PJ Tucker (calf strain) and Caleb Martin (ankle sprain) are also listed as questionable.
Woj: Marcus Smart underwent MRI on sprained foot; came back clean, may play Game 1 vs. Miami Heat https://t.co/tSZ9JVVro2
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 16, 2022
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo
PJ Tucker
Jimmy Butler
Max Strus
Gabe Vincent
Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine break down Grant Williams career night, ECF vs. Miami Heat https://t.co/3emnHsebyO
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 16, 2022
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
Date:5/17/22
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
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