The Celtics and Heat will meet in the Eastern Conference Finals for the third time in the last four seasons.
Boston, which is coming off a seven-game series against Philadelphia, will attempt to secure back-to-back berths in the NBA Finals. But Miami won't be an easy out, as the Heat have already defeated the higher-seeded Bucks and Knicks.
"It's gonna be tough. It's gonna be competitive," Jayson Tatum told ESPN's Lisa Salters after the Celtics' Game 7 win to close out the second round. "It's our third time in four years playing [the Heat] in the Conference Finals, so I'm looking forward to it."
Can Tatum and his teammates start the series with a win on their home floor? Or will Jimmy Butler lead Miami to another road victory?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Wednesday, May 17
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Celtics vs. Heat will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Celtics vs. Heat tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, May 17
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Celtics vs. Heat will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 17. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Heat odds
Boston is a 7.5-point favorite heading into Game 1.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Heat |
| Spread | -7.5 | +7.5 |
| Moneyline | -350 | +280 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Celtics vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| May 17 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 19 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 21 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 23 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 25 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 27 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 29 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
*If necessary
