Boston Celtics Face Miami Heat in Key Eastern Conference Matchup

Jayson Tatum will play despite a knee issue, while Jaylen Brown is ruled out as the Celtics aim to solidify their playoff momentum.

The Boston Celtics, currently holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, will play the Miami Heat, who are fighting to stay in the Play-In race, Friday night at the Kaseya Center.
Jayson Tatum, dealing with right knee tendinopathy, has been cleared to play, while Jaylen Brown is out due to right knee posterior impingement.
Boston recently had a five-game win streak snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder and is managing multiple player injuries, including Kristaps Porzingis, who remains questionable with an illness.
The Miami Heat, on a five-game losing streak, are led by Tyler Herro and recent acquisition Andrew Wiggins but have struggled against teams with winning records this season.
This game marks the third of four regular-season meetings between the teams, with Boston having won the first two by significant margins.