This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!
The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics tonight at 8:30pm EST in Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals with just one win remaining to reach the NBA Finals.
The game will be nationally televised on TNT.
INACTIVE/INJURIES:
MIAMI:
Tyler Herro (Right Hand; Fracture) — OUT
Victor Oladipo (Left Patellar Tendon; Torn) — OUT
Gabe Vincent (Left Ankle; Sprain) — AVAILABLE
BOSTON:
Danilo Gallinari (Left Knee; ACL Repair) — OUT
PROJECTED STARTING 5 (at time of publishing):
MIAMI:
Gabe Vincent
Max Strus
Jimmy Butler
Caleb Martin
Bam Adebayo
BOSTON:
Marcus Smart
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Jayson Tatum
Al Horford
BROADCAST INFO:
Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. EST
TV: TNT
RADIO: WQAM 560 & The HEAT Radio Network (Jason Jackson)
SPANISH RADIO: WAQI 710AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda)
Forget about this game. Done. Focus positive energy on next game. Let’s GO HEAT!!! They trying to take your title. DONT LET THEM! FIGHT MAN! Don’t play not to lose. FIGHT MAN!
I honestly don’t think the Heat could still win in Game 7 at Boston. As good as Caleb and Gabe have been, I don’t think they could perform any better than tonight.
first question im asking spo is why was max in game at the end .but these reporters throw him softballs.thinking of that might not get much sleep tonight
As a Suns fan, I have been rooting for Jimmy and Heat since Jimmy gave all basketball fans soml many unforgettable moments vs Bucks. I was so shocked and pissed at the end of the game, I can't imagine how you felt. I was wondering about a shot in 2nd quarter that was counted as two butnl it was a three and even announcers mentioned that it was beyond the arch but I didnt follow the game close to know if they fixed that. Anyone remembers that episode?
thanks for rooting for us condolences to your team cp3 is done .got two of top 10 players get couple players you guys will be ok till kd cant go anymore
They actually added .9 seconds, from 2.1 to 3.0. I just went back and rewatched the play. There was definitely more than 2.1 seconds, but I'm not sure there were 3.
Nearly there and Heat might have the bad distinction of coughing up the best opportunity but they have over-performed for 12 games these playoffs and have fallen back to earth season averages. And this game hurts. We can still believe but if they go on to fail I think I need to have a social media break lol.
Three-point shooting has been much better than regular season. Why they are in game 7. And if Caleb and Gabe played this well all year Heat would not be the 8th seed!
why were they #1 seed last year and #8 seed this year.jimmy took lots games off this year.every year in playoffs role players step up on various teams thats bball
What’s sickening is your silly uninformed comments. I’m not sure how you have FAN as part of your handle. Clearly, you’re just a hater who only shows up when the team falters.
To be fair, I’m a heat fan, but the Celtics also shot their worst game from 3 for the ENTIRE season. If they make even 5 more threes this game is completely different as well. Either way, let’s hope they still have some fight in them to win game 7
you aren't a fan of any team. Just a bandwagon that's the fan of any team that wins. I bet you were a bucks fan then nuggets then lakers then heat then celtics and will be nuggets at the end
He got more post game then Robert Williams , but agree he needs a more consistent jumper. Also he needs to attack more in transition like LeBron or giannis stop being passive.
No issue with players. I do have an issue of players watching and not reacting.
I hope this puts to bed on the notion that Boston is on another stratosphere from Miami. The Heat played really bad and nearly took them out. Regardless of the outcome of game 7, we are quite even. You don’t have back to back years of series of going to a game 7 based on a “talent advantage”. The teams are super even, end of story
I mean, Boston kinda did choke. They’ve done it again and again all year. They smoked three layups the last few minutes. Heck if Brown hits two free throws Miami doesn’t go ahead when Jimmy hits his.
As a wisconsin native that has been a Bucks fan my whole life, i couldnt believe how hard i was rooting for yall tonight. My God. What an ending, i really hope you take game 7
be da shark of the ocean HEAT
https://www.inspiremore.com/little-boys-motivational-speech/amp/
Not. Gonna. Happen.
Forget about this game. Done. Focus positive energy on next game. Let’s GO HEAT!!! They trying to take your title. DONT LET THEM! FIGHT MAN! Don’t play not to lose. FIGHT MAN!
So sad.
I honestly don’t think the Heat could still win in Game 7 at Boston. As good as Caleb and Gabe have been, I don’t think they could perform any better than tonight.
Jimmy and Bam need to step up BIG time.
Not. Gonna. Happen.
Come on Heat take this series back. Don’t let Celtics take it from you. FIGHT FOR IT MAN! LETS GOOOOO HEAT!
eric pls answer the reasoning for max in game pls so i can go to sleep.u must read hhh true hardcore most knowledgeable fans.its 1245 i cant sleep
celts 8 pt fav fk that .ill take that bet i got the smarter team that knows how to win.
first question im asking spo is why was max in game at the end .but these reporters throw him softballs.thinking of that might not get much sleep tonight
As a Suns fan, I have been rooting for Jimmy and Heat since Jimmy gave all basketball fans soml many unforgettable moments vs Bucks. I was so shocked and pissed at the end of the game, I can't imagine how you felt. I was wondering about a shot in 2nd quarter that was counted as two butnl it was a three and even announcers mentioned that it was beyond the arch but I didnt follow the game close to know if they fixed that. Anyone remembers that episode?
thanks for rooting for us condolences to your team cp3 is done .got two of top 10 players get couple players you guys will be ok till kd cant go anymore
they gave us an extra point
jimmy outscored tatum and brown in the 4th .
go over to celts site we dont want u here. your an ahole
I agree with you!
we dont get along at times but we both love the heat this hhh guy def doesnt like the heat
jimmy doesnt do it with hops now he outsmarts celts dum team
not as athletic but smarter
that horford foul on jimmy was genius play by us and dum on your teams part
why unathletic max was in game im still thinking to myself
maybe when they reviewed it they determined he wasfouled with 3secs left any.
im lacing up ty we need a spark spo.lowrys been bad gabes second half was bad.fresh ty legs put his ass in
No one is talking about the mystery of adding .7 seconds to the clock when Butler was fouled.
They actually added .9 seconds, from 2.1 to 3.0. I just went back and rewatched the play. There was definitely more than 2.1 seconds, but I'm not sure there were 3.
2.3 to 3 secs hmmm i was thinking to thought is was 2.3 great pt any
Nearly there and Heat might have the bad distinction of coughing up the best opportunity but they have over-performed for 12 games these playoffs and have fallen back to earth season averages. And this game hurts. We can still believe but if they go on to fail I think I need to have a social media break lol.
Go Heat!!!!!!!
we havent over performed manila we are even team with boston ck out the history last few years in playoffs.jimnmy missed at least 20 games this year
Three-point shooting has been much better than regular season. Why they are in game 7. And if Caleb and Gabe played this well all year Heat would not be the 8th seed!
why were they #1 seed last year and #8 seed this year.jimmy took lots games off this year.every year in playoffs role players step up on various teams thats bball
What’s sickening is your silly uninformed comments. I’m not sure how you have FAN as part of your handle. Clearly, you’re just a hater who only shows up when the team falters.
hes not a heat fan
not so fast heat hater wait till 1130 monday night to spew your heat hate
u look at the way we shot how the hell was this game that close gabe 6/18 jim5 /21 bam 4/16 strus 3 8 caleb 7/15 .i feel good about sunday
To be fair, I’m a heat fan, but the Celtics also shot their worst game from 3 for the ENTIRE season. If they make even 5 more threes this game is completely different as well. Either way, let’s hope they still have some fight in them to win game 7
if if if
u a celtic fan ?
you aren't a fan of any team. Just a bandwagon that's the fan of any team that wins. I bet you were a bucks fan then nuggets then lakers then heat then celtics and will be nuggets at the end
wow some fan u are what if we win game 7.your not a fan sir ,dont need u as a fan .go over to celts site please
jimmy will intelligently will us to a win .his bball iq double tatums
For the nth time hehe. One win. Not feeling that confident but still, go Heat!!
jonny damon at game ok ,
y the f was max in spo u dum ass
Spo need to add hh to the rotation
Bam need to work on his offense more this off-season
we say that every year.
Because it's true, plus he still young like 25 I think so he can still get better
needs to work on his jump shot.doesnt have low post game.very rigid down there hes no hakeem the dream
He got more post game then Robert Williams , but agree he needs a more consistent jumper. Also he needs to attack more in transition like LeBron or giannis stop being passive.
bams making max money doubt r will is
pretty even players bam little better offensively
tatum brown shot 35 fts
$$$ Game 7
What gets lost with everything is the epically bad shot selection by Boston out of a time out
ball was in and out though
say what you will about jimmy this game... but he DID give us the lead and we fumbled
True
were the heat winning or not winning with 3 seconds on the clock? Jimmy did what he needed to in the closing moments
fantastic argument!
Hard to argue with foolishness
I'm so angry, we better win game 7, I don't expect celtics to shoot bad again from 3 next game
If Bam or Jimmy showed up all this shit would be over. Boston game 7 is going to be pure hell.
if if if loser talk willie.jimmy showed up last 2 mins .bam nah
true if max little more athletic were in finals though
max strus on ct might be the reason were not going to finals
Got nothing to say...Go Heat?
No issue with players. I do have an issue of players watching and not reacting.
I hope this puts to bed on the notion that Boston is on another stratosphere from Miami. The Heat played really bad and nearly took them out. Regardless of the outcome of game 7, we are quite even. You don’t have back to back years of series of going to a game 7 based on a “talent advantage”. The teams are super even, end of story
for sure look at past years even steven
tatum at end of games just chuks 3s think we keep it close we can win game 7
barkley gives heat no credit says cs choked what an ahole
I mean, Boston kinda did choke. They’ve done it again and again all year. They smoked three layups the last few minutes. Heck if Brown hits two free throws Miami doesn’t go ahead when Jimmy hits his.
DUM TEAM at the end
bad use of personnel once again by spo having strus in instead of hh
Spo definitely messed up putting strus when we needed size
i.. just.. i thought we had it man. FFS :((((((
wtf?
Im trying to look at the bright side,but I just can't I'm so pissed 😤
whos a better defender spo hh or strus my god
good point
i cant take this
As a wisconsin native that has been a Bucks fan my whole life, i couldnt believe how hard i was rooting for yall tonight. My God. What an ending, i really hope you take game 7
I don't understand why hh didn't play all game. The last play he should of been in instead of strus
Won two there, can win one more.
needed some size hh and athleticism on floor hh
I don’t think they come back from this one. Tough.
Heat doing it the hard way. Making us suffer
That hurts. Wow, great game. Cant give up even if its going to be a tall order.
i can't fking believe it. One job how did he get the rebound??????????
Can’t let the guy come in unchallenged. Crying fkn shame
max little slow to the hoop on that dam
Should of had more size fuck!
Miami vs Boston & Refs.
they won fk
Can’t be any closer than this.