The Boston Celtics will look to get back in the win column after dealing with several losses this week as their schedule started to slow down thanks to the NBA Cup. They will do so vs. the Miami Heat on their own home court of TD Garden this Friday (Dec. 19) night.
With the standings tightening up in recent days at the same time Boston started to slide a bit, both of these teams will have a lot on the line for this game, the Heat having been struggling in recent play as well. This should end with a Celtics win if Boston brings the appropriate level of focus and energy against a team built to give their frontcourt trouble, but anything less than a good effort could easily end in a loss for the Boston.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 15-11 record coming into tonight’s contest after winning their last four games. That is good enough for fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Apr 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Heat are owners of a 15-12 record, good enough for a seventh-place spot in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Detroit Pistons 112-105 at home.
Apr 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) controls the ball while Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (18) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Miami beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-95.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Josh Minott (back) and Sam Hauser (ankle) are probable.
Apr 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson (20) shoots the ball between Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
For the Heat, Nikola Jovic (elbow) and Terry Rozier (personal reasons) are out, and Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larson (ankle) are game-time decisions.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Apr 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) dribbles against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – HeatWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Heat: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/19)