The Celtics and Heat meet again.
For the second straight season, the Eastern Conference champions will be either Boston or Miami. Last year's series went the distance, with the Celtics defeating the Heat in seven games.
Even Game 7 went down to the wire. Heat superstar Jimmy Butler had an opportunity to give the Heat a lead with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but his 3-point attempt came up short, paving the way for Marcus Smart to seal the deal with free throws.
Will the Heat get revenge? Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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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
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Celtics and Heat is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from the TD Garden in Boston.
Every game in the series is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET, which will make it easy to remember for fans.
What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Wednesday, May 17
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 1 will be broadcast in the United States on TNT. You can catch every game between Boston and Miami on that network. A live stream will be available on Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Heat odds
The Celtics enter Game 1 as 8.5-point favorites.
| Celtics | Heat | |
| Spread | -8.5 | +8.5 |
| Moneyline | -375 | +290 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Celtics vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals series between Boston and Miami:
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 17 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. at Celtics | TNT |
| Friday, May 19 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. at Celtics | TNT |
| Sunday, May 21 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. at Heat | TNT |
| Tuesday, May 23 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Heat | TNT |
| Thursday, May 25 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. at Celtics | TNT |
| Saturday, May 27 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. at Heat | TNT |
| Monday, May 29 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. at Celtics | TNT |
*If necessary
