Miami Heat to face Boston Celtics in NBA Playoffs
Heat defeat Bulls in play-in game to secure playoff berth
Celtics favored to win Game 1
The Miami Heat have advanced to the first round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Chicago Bulls in a blowout 112-91 victory in the play-in game. The Heat will now face the Boston Celtics, who finished the regular season with a league-best record of 64-18.
The Heat and Celtics have met three times during the regular season, with the Celtics winning two of those contests. The first meeting was a close affair, with the Celtics winning by just five points. The third meeting was also close, with the Celtics winning by eight points.
The Celtics are favored to win Game 1 of the series, according to oddsmakers. The Celtics are a -5.5 point favorite in the game, while the Heat are a +5.5 point underdog.
The Heat have been a surprise team this season, exceeding expectations and finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record. The Celtics, on the other hand, have been the NBA's best team all year long, and they are looking to make a deep run into the playoffs.
The Heat will need to play their best basketball if they want to upset the Celtics in the first round. The Celtics are a well-rounded team with no major weaknesses, and they will be a tough matchup for any team.
Game 1 of the series is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, April 16th at 7:00 PM ET.
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