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Game Preview: Miami Heat set to play Boston in an ECF rematch at home

The 26-22 and 6th place in the Eastern Conference Miami Heat have a big game tonight at home against the rival Boston Celtics. Boston is the best team in the entire NBA, sporting an impressive 35-13 record. Winning games like this against the best in the league is what helps turn the corner, and the Heat are in for a tough one.

The last time these two teams played in Boston they left with an OT victory. The core four of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry combined for 99 points that game. Everybody remembers the infamous Jimmy Butler announcement prior to that game; “Boston, I’m on the way.