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The Celtics and Heat both like a fast-paced game. Each team has plenty of scorers and solid benches. Boston sizzled in Game 3, going 41-85 from the floor. The Celtics must replicate that kind of shooting to win Game 4. Miami was just 33-85 from the field, and 12-44 from three-point range. The Heat did convert 28 of 34 free throw attempts, though. Expect Miami to perform better from the field. Both teams will push the pace from start to finish. Look for both squads to continue to make it rain with threes while adding plenty of points from the free throw line.
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The Celtics did a great job to win Game 3. With Gordon Hayward back, Boston becomes a much tougher opponent. Hayward was rusty, but his presence on the floor really helps this Celtics team. Boston shot the lights out in Game 3, going 41-85 from the floor, and it will take that kind of effort to win this game. The Heat were just 33-85 from the floor and 12-44 from beyond the arc. But they were 28-34 from the free throw line. Expect a much better shooting night from Miami. The Heat are 10-2 SU and ATS in the playoffs this season. This is going to be a close game and will come down to clutch shots.
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These teams have had plenty of time off since Game 3 of this series was played Saturday. That turned out to be a decisive win for the Celtics, but it was also close to a worst-case scenario on the offensive end for the Heat. They shot only 38.8 percent from the field, including 27.3 percent on three-pointers. I don’t expect Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder to shoot a combined 4-for-20 again, which should enable the Heat to keep this game close, if not win outright.
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Is Gordon Hayward going to be the series-changing player in the Eastern Conference Finals? Hayward returned from a long injury absence in Game 3 and filled the stat sheet like he used to do when he was an All-Star for the Jazz. The Celtics looked like a different team with him in beating Miami 117-106 on Saturday. The extra few days off ahead of Game 4 should also help Boston after a grueling seven-game series vs. Toronto as well as Hayward with a few more practices under his belt.
Gordon Hayward's return had a ripple effect on Boston's lineup, and coach Brad Stevens also made a key defensive adjustment that frustrated Miami. Look for Boston to keep playing with desperation and even this series.
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