The Celtics advanced to the next round after a rout of the 76ers in Game 7 on Sunday. They will face a Heat club that defeated the Bucks and Knicks en route to the Eastern Conference Finals.
When, where, and how to watch the Heat vs. Celtics game on the 2023 NBA schedule
Stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have set the road for the Celtics’ playoff success. Tatum set an NBA Game 7 record with 51 points against the 76ers, and Brown is averaging 24.6 points per game.
“It’s gonna be tough. It’s gonna be competitive,” Tatum said after the Celtics eliminated the Sixers. “It’s our third time in four years playing [the Heat] in the Conference Finals, so I’m looking forward to it.”
Miami is an unusual opponent for Boston. The Heat have dominated the playoffs, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in five games and the New York Knicks in six. And Miami, led by Jimmy “Buckets” Butler, was able to wreak havoc on the NBA in the East despite being seeded eighth.
Will Miami’s hot streak continue, or will the Celtics chill off Butler & Co.?
Everything you need to know about Game 1 of the Celtics vs. Heat, including TV and streaming choices.
- When is Game 1 of the Heat vs. Celtics series?
Date: Wednesday, May 17
The first game between the Celtics and the Heat will take place on Wednesday, May 17. The contest will take place at Boston’s TD Garden.
- What time is Game 1 of the Heat vs. Celtics?
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
The first game between the Celtics and the Heat will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. Each game in the series will begin at that hour.
- What channel is the Heat vs. Celtics game on?
TV channel: TNT
Live streaming: Sling TV
Game 1 of Celtics vs. Heat will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
- Schedule for the Celtics versus. Heat
The schedule for the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals is as follows:
| 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 |
