The Miami Heat will meet the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. The resilient Miami Heat were able to come back and with the help of ‘Jimmy Buckets’ force overtime in game one.

The Celtics have responded well to the game after a loss, they may get Gordon Hayward back tonight, which would give them an edge going into game two. This Heat team is for real and are legitimate championship contenders, they will look to control the perimeter again tonight.

Can the Celtics even up the series and stop Jimmy Butler and company from going up 2-0?  Tune in to Game 2 and follow the NBA Eastern Conference Finals action right here!

Game 2: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics

• When: Thursday, September 17
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
• Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Prediction: I was one of the only ones pulling for the Heat in Game 1 and might be the same in Game 2. Miami is just too talented on both sides of the ball, their defense is able to keep the Celtics shooting from outside and Jimmy Butler is an  NBA Playoff candidate. Take the Miami Heat (+2.5) with the points again. 

NBA Playoff Schedule

No. 5 Miami Heat vs. No. 3 Boston Celtics

Game 1: Heat 117, Celtics 114 F/OT
Game 2: Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Game 3: Saturday, Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4: TBD
Game 5*: TBD
Game 6*: TBD
Game 7*: TBD

* if necessary

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (-2.5)

Over/Under: 209.5 (-110)

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