On Wednesday night, the Eastern Conference Final series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics kicks off at TD Garden, with the Heat entering the series with momentum following two impressive wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks. Miami’s victory over the Knicks in Game 6 was spearheaded by Jimmy Butler’s 24-point performance, supported by Bam Adebayo’s 23 points and Max Strus’s 14 points. Kyle Lowry also contributed with 11 points and nine assists. Cody Zeller is listed as questionable due to an illness, while Tyler Herro will remain out.

In contrast, the Celtics have already played 13 games in the postseason and suffered three home losses. However, they triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their semifinal-round series, with Jayson Tatum’s record-setting 51-point effort, accompanied by Jaylen Brown’s 25 points. Malcolm Brogdon added 12 points. The Celtics will head into the series opener without any injuries to report.

Wednesday’s matchup will be the fifth meeting between the two teams since the regular season began, with each team claiming two victories. Boston also edged out Miami in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, winning the series 4-3.

Probable Starting Five:
– Point Guard: Gabe Vincent
– Shooting Guard: Max Strus
– Small Forward: Jimmy Butler
– Power Forward: Kevin Love
– Center: Bam Adebayo

Injury Updates:
– Cody Zeller: Game-Time Decision (GTD) for center position
– Tyler Herro: Will not be playing (OUT)

– Point Guard: Marcus Smart
– Shooting Guard: Jaylen Brown
– Small Forward: Jayson Tatum
– Power Forward: Al Horford
– Center: Robert Williams

Injury Updates:
– Danilo Gallinari: Will not be playing (OUT)