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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Miami Heat (4-6) visit the Boston Celtics (8-2) on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: ABC/ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat.

NBAFriday, December 25, 2026

Miami Heat4-6

2:30 PM ETDec 25, 2026

Boston Celtics8-2

DateDec 25, 2026

Time2:30 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVABC/ESPN

Team comparison

Miami HeatBoston Celtics

Points per game

115.8

115.0

Points allowed per game

121.1

104.3

4-6Record8-2

2nd in Southeast DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

3-3Road record / home record5-0

WLWLWLast 5WWWLW

W1StreakW3

Team stats

Miami HeatBoston Celtics

W1StreakW3

Points Against

121.1

104.3

4-6Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

115.8

115.0

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.1

45.0

Assists Per Game

29.2

27.2

Blocks Per Game

5.2

4.5

Steals Per Game

8.2

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.6

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.6

14.9

Recent form

Miami HeatWLWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 114-108

Nov 5, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 100-120

Nov 4, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 117-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 117-138

Oct 30, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 145-125

Boston CelticsWWWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97

Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102

Nov 2, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 93-109

Nov 1, 2026 · at Orlando MagicW 108-97

Season series

Series starts 12/25

Apr 2, 2027MIA 0, BOS 0

Mar 27, 2027BOS 0, MIA 0

Dec 25, 2026MIA 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Miami Heat
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Celtics
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

The game is on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

TV: ABC/ESPN.

What are the records of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics?

Miami Heat: 4-6. Boston Celtics: 8-2.

Where is Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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