The Boston Celtics will play host to the Miami Heat at their home arena of TD Garden this Friday (Feb. 6) evening as they look to keep their current win streak going. The Heat and Celtics both have been trending towards full health in recent days, so that should not impact the contest save for the ubiquitous absence of a certain star forward who may himself be returning to action in the coming weeks.

We expect a Celtics win, but Miami is a ball club you can never play down to without the risk of blowing a winnable game.

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Records, standing, and streaks

At present, the Celtics have a 33-18 record and a four-game win streak, which has them third in the Eastern Conference standings.

Jan 15, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Heat are the owners of a 27-25 record, good enough for eighth in the East.

What happened in the last game for each team?

Boston beat the Houston Rockets 114-93 n the road.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat makes a move against Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat makes a move against Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Miami lost to the Atlanta Hawks 127-115 at home.

Injuries

For Boston, Jayson Tatum (Achilles), John Tonje), Xavier Tillman Sr. (personal reasons), and Josh Minott (personal reasons) are out.

Mar 14, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Derrick White (9) against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Derrick White (9) against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

For Miami, Tyler Herro (ribs), and Terry Rozier (not with team) are out.

Probable starting lineups – CelticsMIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against Nikola Jovic #5 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against Nikola Jovic #5 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Probable starting lineups – Heat

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What 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 (2/6)