Description: MIA Vs BOS Fantasy Team Overview, Match Centre And Probable Playing 5: Series thrown wide open after Boston Celtics rake up their first win of the finals
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Despite taking a two game lead in the Eastern Conference finals, Miami Heat would have been the first to admit that they were far from safe in the series. Staving off Boston Celtics’ challenge was never going to be a straightforward task with Miami Heat finally falling down to their first defeat of the series in game 3.
Akin to the identity of the finals, the third game was yet another closely contested and vigorously contested showdown. Both the sides went hard at each other in an enthralling contest, a scrimmage which just about swung in Boston Celtics’ favour as the side’s attack finally came alive.
Going from strength to strength as they shot all around the court, converting their field points with a high conversion rate to leave Miami Heat behind by 11 points. It was a much needed win, a result which couldn’t have come at a more ideal time for the side, a triumph which sees this season finely weighted up ahead of game 4.
Probable Winner
With both the sides matching each other every step of the way, we are going to be immersed in yet another cliffhanger today. These are two stalwarts, sides who are leaving no stone unturned to maraud their way into the converted league final.
We envisage Boston Celtics, buoyed by their foregone win, going onto level the series today. It’s down to their field of attacking names, players who can up the ante and pull off points at crucial junctures.
Probable Playing 5
Miami Heat
Bam, Goran, Butler, Crowder, Tyler
Boston Celtics
Brown, Tatum, Daniel, Smart, Walker
Match Details
NBA Conference Finals 2019-20
Match: Heat Vs Boston Game 1
Date And Time: 24th September, Thursday: 6:30am
Venue: Advent Health Arena, Orlando
Best Shooter
Miami Heat
- Bam: Twenty Seven Points
Boston Celtics
- Brown: Twenty Six Points
Best Ball Stealer
Miami Heat
- Bam: Sixteen Rebounds
Boston Celtics
- Tatum: Fourteen Rebounds
Bygone Encounter
Heat Vs Boston: 106-117
Fantasy Picks
Point Guard
For the first time across the course of the last month, Goran Dragic ended up with an off game for Miami Heat. And his decline had a direct impact on the side as well with his missing points resulting in the side’s first defeat of the series.
Despite being off the boil, he still managed to pop up with 11 points and 5 rebounds to see us make him our point guard as per tradition. Boston Celtics elsewhere see us opt for Brad Wanamaker with him capable of exploiting the wings to drop triples.
Shooting Guard
Tyler Herro is a man out on a mission. The Miami Heat shooting guard has well and truly burst onto the stage with his expansive skill set seeing heads turn and appreciate his genius after his game3 twenty two point performance.
Small Forward
Back for the first time in over a month, Gordon Hayward’s return couldn’t have come at a more pristine time for Boston Celtics. Immediately rolled into the side’s shooting arounds, he showed why he’s held in such high esteem as he pulled off a well rounded 6 point, 4 assist and 5 rebound display.
Power Forward
From typically being someone who was only considered a force inside the paint to delivering all across the board in game 3, Jae Crowder has massively elevated his stature. He pulled off one of his finest displays of the season the last time around as he dopped ten points and accrued six assists and five rebounds.
Jayson Tatum has come out hammer and tongs this series and the Boston Celtics’ performer was finally rewarded for his troubles with a win in game 3. It was one he built on his merit, registering a sensational double-double to thwart Miami Heat’s challenge.
Centre
Where Boston Celtics have Jayson Tatum, Heat have Bam Adebayo to counter him. Bam is in imperious touch in the series, something alluded to with his radiant twenty seven point, sixteen rebound double-double in game 3.
Daniel Theis is turning into a real valuable asset for Boston Celtics. While he’s a steady source of points, he’s more importantly utilised his defensive traits to guard, steal and block and pull off boards for his side.
Star Player
Tatum’s twenty five points and fourteen rebounds in game 3 see him be our star player while Bam is the pro player.
Fantasy Team
Dragic, Brad, Herro, Hayward, Tatum, Jae, Bam, Theis
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Fantasy Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
