On Monday night, the Miami Heat play the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Heat-Celtics matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as 7-point favorites at home. Miami is 22-28 away, whereas Boston is 37-14 at home. BetOnline odds are below.

Heat vs. Celtics Preview | 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Game 7

• 🏀NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals 2023: Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics
• 📊 Records: Heat (56-45, 43-55-3 ATS) | Celtics (68-33, 55-45-1 ATS)
• 📅 When is Heat vs. Celtics Game 7: Monday, May 29, 2023
•  🏟 Where is Heat vs. Celtics Game 7: TD Garden | Boston, Massachusetts
• 🕛 What time is Heat vs. Celtics Game 7: 8:30 p.m. ET
• 📺 TV Channels: TNT
• 💻 Free NBA Playoffs 2023 Live Stream: Jazz Sports
• 🎲 NBA Playoffs 2023 ECF Game 7 Odds: Heat -7 (-105) | Celtics -7 (-115)

Heat vs. Celtics Odds Game 7 | 2023 Eastern Conference Finals

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Heat vs. Celtics Predictions | 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Game 7

Heading into Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics are the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0. NBA teams are 0-149 when trailing 3-0 in a seven-game series.

The 2003 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round, 1994 Denver Nuggets in the second round, and 1951 New York Knicks in the NBA Finals all lost Game 7 away. The Celtics are the first team to host a Game 7 after overcoming a 3-0 series deficit. They’re 5-5 at home this postseason as well.

Boston is 5-0 this postseason when facing elimination for the first time since winning five straight in 1981-82. The Celtics’ +51 margin in points from starters in Game 5 was the team’s third largest in the playoffs since starts were tracked in 1970-71.

In the Celtics’ 104-103 win over Miami in Game 6 this past Saturday, Derrick White became just the second player in NBA history to make a game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination while trailing prior to the shot. Michael Jordan was the only other player to accomplish this feat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1989.

Moreover, the Heat are 6-5 all time in Game 7s and are 0-2 away in previous winner-take-all affairs. The Celtics are 27-9 in Game 7s. Boston is 1-1 against Miami in Game 7s.

Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Celtics have an 82.8% chance of winning Game 7 at home. Jayson Tatum scored a Game 7-record 51 points over the Sixers at TD Garden in the second round. Since the Celtics have won three straight, they have a great shot of winning one more at home. More NBA picks and predictions are on the main page.

Heat vs. Celtics Injuries | ECF Game 7 Injury Report

Miami Heat Injury Report

SG Victor Oladipo (knee; out for the season) | SG Tyler Herro (hand; out indefinitely) | PG Gabe Vincent (ankle; questionable)

Boston Celtics Injury Report

SG Danilo Gallinari (ACL; out indefinitely) | PG Malcolm Brogdon (forearm; questionable)

Heat vs. Celtics Betting Trends | 2023 NBA Playoffs Game 7

• Miami is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games.
• The Heat are 5-0 in their past five contests played on a Monday.
• Next, the Heat are 6-2 ATS in their previous eight meetings against Boston.
• Meanwhile, the Celtics are 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
• The point total has gone over in five of Boston’s past six matchups at home versus Miami.
• Not to mention, the Celtics are 1-5 in their previous six contests played on this day.

Projected Miami Heat Starting Lineup

PG Gabe Vincent | SG Max Strus | PF Kevin Love | SF Jimmy Butler | C Bam Adebayo

Projected Boston Celtics Starting Lineup

PG Marcus Smart | SG Jaylen Brown | PF Derrick White | SF Jayson Tatum | C Al Horford

Heat vs. Celtics Picks Game 7 | 2023 NBA Playoffs Game 7 Eastern Conference Finals Predictions

Additionally, the Heat are 41-24 as favorites, 15-21 as underdogs, 24-25-1 over/under away, and 22-27-1 ATS away. The point total has gone over in 10 of Miami’s last 12 road games. Boston is only 5-5 at home this postseason, so the Heat still have a chance to win.

Furthermore, the Celtics are 61-28 as favorites, 6-4 as underdogs, 30-20-1 over/under at home, and 29-22 ATS at home. Boston is home to the only MLB team in history pull off a 3-0 series comeback. In the 2004 ALCS, the Red Sox did just that against the New York Yankees.

The winner of Monday’s matchup will advance to face the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. Although a number of fans want to see Boston make history, Miami will never throw in the towel.

Our betting experts here at Basketball Insiders are projecting the Celtics to win Game 7, the Heat to cover the spread, and for the point total to go over 203.5.

Pick the Celtics to win! Boston lost Game 7 of the 2012 ECF against LeBron James and the Heat. Now is the time for Jayson Tatum to shine. For those new to sports betting, check out our handicap betting guide. Other NBA picks and predictions are on the main page.

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The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are the first NBA teams to play in a Game 7 in consecutive years since 1994-95. It is also the sixth time in league history. In the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, Boston defeated the Heat 100-96 in Game 7 to advance to its 22nd NBA Finals.

The Celtics are the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0. NBA teams are 0-149 when trailing 3-0 in seven-game series. The 2003 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round, 1994 Denver Nuggets in the second round, and 1951 New York Knicks in the NBA Finals fell short. All three teams lost Game 7 away.

Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Nuggets are the odds-on favorite to win the championship. Check out which sportsbooks are now showing the Heat with third-shortest odds.

The Heat and Celtics will face off in a Game 7 for the 2nd straight year.

This is the first time opposing teams will play in a Game 7 in consecutive years since 1994-95. It is the 6th time overall. pic.twitter.com/mRz9GnHF7h

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 28, 2023

In Boston’s 104-103 win over the Heat in Game 6 this past Saturday, Derrick White became just the second player in NBA history to make a game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination while trailing prior to the shot. Michael Jordan was the only other player to accomplish this feat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1989.

This was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since Kawhi Leonard in 2019 against the 76ers. “Ball came to me,” White said. “I made the shot. … I was just happy. Season was on the line. We don’t want to go home.”

Additionally, Jayson Tatum recorded his seventh playoff game with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, tying LeBron James in 2018 for most in a single postseason in NBA history. The four-time All-Star has scored over 500 points this postseason as well.

Boston Celtics are the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0, joining the 2003 Portland Trail Blazers (first round), 1994 Denver Nuggets (second round), and 1951 New York Knicks (NBA Finals)

Tatum, 25, is the youngest player to score 500 points in back-to-back postseasons. The three-time All-NBA member also became the second Celtics player with 500 or more points in multiple postseasons, joining Larry Bird.

If the Heat win Game 7 on Monday night, the 2023 NBA Playoffs would have the most lower-seeded teams winning a series since the current playoff format began in 1983-84. Entering Game 7, a total of six lower-seeded teams have won a series this postseason, matching 1995 and 2007.

Jimmy Butler scored 24 points and Caleb Martin added 21 for the Heat. Although the Heat outscored the Celtics 31-25 in the fourth quarter, Miami allowed 42 points in the paint.

The Celtics are the fourth team to force a Game 7 after trailing a playoff series 3-0. Other instances:

-1951 NBA Finals: Knicks forced Game 7 vs. Rochester Royals

-1994 West Semifinals: Nuggets forced Game 7 vs. Jazz

-2003 West First Round: Blazers forced Game 7 vs. Mavericks

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 28, 2023

Furthermore, the Heat are 6-5 all time in Game 7s and are 0-2 away in previous winner-take-all affairs. They lost Game 7 at Atlanta in 2009. Plus, Boston is 5-0 this postseason in elimination games.

“It’s a seven-game series,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “There’s nothing better than Game 7s. … I don’t know how we’re going to get this done, but we’re going to go out there and get it done.

“And that’s what the next 48 hours is about. There’s been nothing easy about this season for our group, and so we just have to do it the hard way.”

Meanwhile, the Celtics are 27-9 in Game 7s. Boston has won its last four Game 7 matchups, including one in Miami last season and one against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The C’s are 1-1 against the Heat in Game 7s.

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The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads. After one of the most disappointing collapses in NBA history, the team failed to even make the play-in tournament this year. Even with trading for Kyrie Irving to pair up with Luka Doncic mid-season, Dallas is in massive need of reinforcements for Doncic, especially if they want him to remain with the team long-term. One name that has been floated around is D’Angelo Russell. Russell has been a hot topic around Lakers nation on whether or not he will re-sign with the team. Despite some suggesting the Mavericks should cut ties with Kyrie and do a sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, the organization has no interest in the one-time All-Star.

Dallas Mavericks Not Interested in Sign and Trade for D’Angelo Russell 

D’Angelo Russell’s Tumultuous Season 

D’Angelo Russell has not been able to replicate his lone All-Star campaign for awhile now. However, he still shows spurts here and there and can be effective in the right environment. He started this season on the Minnesota Timberwolves before being acquired by the Lakers at the trade deadline. This, of course, was his second stint with Los Angeles. With the Timberwolves, he tallied 17.9 points per game, 6.2 assists, and an effective field goal percentage of 56.7 percent.

When he got traded, his numbers remained comparable, but it was the postseason which showcased his shortcomings. During the playoffs, Russell failed to be a reliable third option for LeBron James and company as he only averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.9 total rebounds per game in 16 playoff games. Russell certainly looks as if he is still searching for a true home, so even if the Mavericks don’t pull the trigger on a trade, expect D’Angelo Russell in a different jersey next season.

Dallas Wants to Retain Kyrie Irving 

Despite multiple reports suggesting Kyrie Irving will be headed to Los Angeles, the Mavericks are still willing to give the Kyrie-Luka experiment another chance. Due to cap limitations, the Lakers would have to propose a sign-and-trade with Dallas to make Kyrie to Los Angeles a reality.

This would mean D’Angelo Russell would be the main player coming to Dallas. As alluded to already though, the Mavericks are not interested in this deal. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Irving and Doncic still had solid moments together. If Dallas can retain Kyrie while adding some depth in free agency, especially in the frontcourt, the Mavericks will be one of the most interesting teams coming into next season.

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