The Boston Celtics collapsed defensively in the second half of Game 1 of their 2023 Eastern Conference finals series against the Miami Heat in a very familiar fashion to fans of the storied ball club. Will the Celtics respond in Game 2, or does Jimmy Butler et al have Boston’s number?
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game, including injuries, likely starters, and of course how to watch it.
Let’s begin with the players available to play.
Have they still not learned their lesson, or is there something more here? And is head coach Joe Mazzulla being outcoached by Erik Spoelstra, or was this loss more on the players? https://t.co/M7MwJHQ3L5
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 18, 2023
Injuries of note
For Boston, Jaylen Brown (face) is available, Malcolm Brogdon (arm) is probably, and Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is out.
For Miami, Bam Adebayo (shoulder) and Cody Zeller (nose) are available, Omer Yurtseven (nose) is questionable, and Tyler Herro (hand) and Victor Oladipo (knee) are out.
Boston reportedly monitoring Stephen Silas, Frank Vogel to join coaching ranks https://t.co/fsFQ6kJnCg
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 16, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
Miami Heat
- Game Vincent
- Max Strus
- Jimmy Butler
- Kevin Love
- Bam Adebayo
Another round of prospective Celtics have worked out for Boston ahead of the 2023 NBA draft. https://t.co/fYoEby2ceP
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 18, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 5/19/23
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling TV (watch for free)
Boston labored to contain Butler and failed to make crucial adjustments during the match. https://t.co/fdpUZ2X1QR
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 18, 2023
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