The legend of "Playoff Jimmy" just keeps on growing.
Jimmy Butler's heroic performance helped lead the Heat to a stunning comeback win over the Celtics in Game 1. Despite trailing by nine points at halftime, Miami used a 46-point third quarter explosion to blow the game wide open and held on late for the win.
"We won three out of the four quarters," Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the game. "We lost one quarter because we dropped our sense of urgency."
Butler was sensational on the night, finishing with 35 points — including a late dagger from beyond the arc. However, he also received plenty of help from his supporting cast. Six Heat players finished with 15 or more points, compared to just three on the Celtics.
Game 2 now feels like a virtual must-win situation for Boston to avoid falling to a 2-0 deficit before the series even shifts to South Florida.
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: Friday, May 19
- 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: Friday, May 19
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Celtics vs. Heat will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 19. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Heat odds
Despite dropping Game 1, Boston is currently a 9.5-point favorite heading into Game 2.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Heat |
| Spread | -9.5 | +9.5 |
| Moneyline | -400 | +310 |
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 | 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
