Coming off a 25-point loss, the Heat enter Game 3 in Boston looking to take back control of their series with the Celtics.
Max Strus and Gabe Vincent are questionable but each is expected to play. Both P.J. Tucker and Kyle Lowry will warm up ahead of the contest, looking to make it on the court. For Boston, Robert Williams will be sidelined for the first time this series.
Heat-Celtics Game 3 Odds
Prop to Watch
Celtics Over 107.5 Team Total
Boston’s defense gets much of the attention and rightfully so, but this team’s offense is an engine that runs strong. They were top-10 in the league in offensive rating during the regular season and they are just behind Miami in offensive rating during the postseason despite playing more dynamic opponents leading up to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics showcased their firepower in Game 2 and Brandon Anderson of the Action Network sees value in the Celtics’ going over their team total of 107.5 in Game 3.
Boston has nine wins so far this postseason. They’ve scored at least 108 points in every single win, meaning the Celtics are 9-0 on this team total in wins. Boston is a big home favorite and looks the better team, and the Heat might well be without Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker, or both. That leaves Miami’s defense vulnerable and it should mean Boston wins.
Marcus Smart Over 6.5 Assists
Smart missed Game 1 with his foot injury, though he was heavily involved in Game 2, posting 12 assists. He has 19 potential assists total and he led the team by a wide margin in passes received (79) and passes made (70). Bottom line: the offense is flowing through Smart without sticking and that leads to assist opportunities. Expect that to continue in Game 3.
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