When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
With the Celtics holding a nine-point lead against the Heat in the fourth quarter of Game 2, Grant Williams got in Jimmy Butler's face. The Heat star snapped back at the Celtics forward, and the two exchanged some heated words.
Miami then rattled off a 24-9 run to close out a gutsy 111-105 win and take a 2-0 series lead.
"He's going to have to make every single tough shot the rest of the series, and I'm not going to turn and look otherwise because I respect him as a motherf—ing player," Williams said when asked about his battle with Butler.
While Williams was turned into a scapegoat by some fans and media members, the Celtics' poor late-game execution and inability to respond to runs have been the real issues.
Can Boston find a winning formula on the road? Or will Miami move one step closer to a spot in the 2023 NBA Finals?
Here is everything you need to know about Game 3 of Celtics vs. Heat.
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What time is Celtics vs. Heat tonight?
- Date: Sunday, May 21
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Celtics vs. Heat will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 21. The game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Sunday, May 21
- 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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Celtics vs. Heat odds
Boston is a 2.5-point favorite heading into Game 3.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Heat |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -150 | +125 |
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)/Result | TV channel |
| May 17 | Game 1 | Heat 123, Celtics 116 | TNT |
| May 19 | Game 2 | Heat 111, Celtics 105 | 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
