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ClippersMiami Heat @ Boston Celtics: Dec 25, 2026
Heat vs Celtics tips off at 2:30 PM ET (11:30 AM PT) on Friday, December 25, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. Watch it on ABC and ESPN.
How to Watch Heat vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Friday, December 25, 20262:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT
- Watch on
- ABC and ESPN Free over the air
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White |  Celtics | G | Day-To-Day | Hip | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Devin Carter | Celtics | G | Out | Illness | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Pelle Larsson |  Heat | G | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Simone Fontecchio | Heat | F | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 27, 2026 |
Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Heat
Giannis AntetokounmpoF · 4 GP28.5PTS9.8REB5.0AST
Davion MitchellG · 4 GP18.0PTS0.8REB7.0AST
Bam AdebayoC-F · 4 GP11.8PTS7.3REB3.5AST
Celtics
Jayson TatumF-G · 4 GP28.0PTS6.3REB8.0AST
Paul GeorgeF · 4 GP22.3PTS6.0REB3.5AST
Payton PritchardG · 4 GP13.3PTS2.0REB3.8AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Heat vs Celtics Preview
The Heat are 0-4 this season, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.
The Celtics won last season's series 4-0. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).
Heat vs Celtics Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Apr 1, 2026 Celtics @ Heat 147-129
- Feb 6, 2026 Heat @ Celtics 96-98
- Jan 15, 2026 Celtics @ Heat 119-114
- Dec 19, 2025 Heat @ Celtics 116-129
Heat vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
More NBA Games on Dec 25, 2026
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- 10:30 PM ET ABC, ESPN
This Heat vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Heat host the Hornets Dec 27; Celtics host the Cavaliers Dec 28.
Heat vs Celtics FAQs
What time does Heat vs Celtics start?
The Miami Heat play the Boston Celtics on Friday, December 25, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 2:30 PM ET (11:30 AM PT).
What channel is Heat vs Celtics on?
Heat vs Celtics airs nationally on ABC and ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Heat and Celtics records?
Going into this game the Heat were 0-4 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.
Who is injured for Heat vs Celtics?
As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, ankle); Simone Fontecchio (Heat, day-to-day, illness).
How did Heat vs Celtics go last season?
The Celtics won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Heat vs Celtics game?
The Celtics beat the Heat 147-129 on Apr 1, 2026 on the road.
Where is Heat vs Celtics being played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
Can I watch Heat vs Celtics for free?
Yes. ABC and ESPN games air free over the air on ABC with an antenna, and stream on the ESPN App with a subscription.