The Boston Celtics return to their home floor with the series tied at 1-1 after a dominant performance in Game 2.
With Al Horford and Marcus Smart returning after missing Game 1, the Celtics cruised to a 127-102 win, holding the Heat to just 44.2 percent shooting and 29.4 percent behind the arc.
They will be without center Robert Williams III for Game 3, with the big man sidelined due to swelling in his knee, with Daniel Theis to take his place in the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, the Heat will welcome the return of Kyle Lowry, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, while PJ Tucker is also available to play after injuring his knee in Game 2.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Celtics vs. Heat on Saturday. Follow along here for complete results from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Celtics vs. Heat score
| Game 3 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Celtics | 18 | — | — | — | — |
| Heat | 39 | — | — | — | — |
Celtics vs. Heat live updates, highlights from Game 3
Second quarter
9:34 p.m. — This is looking like the Bam Adebayo game! The big man has as many points tonight as he had in the first two games combined. He leads Miami with 16 points and six assists.
9:33 p.m. — Kyle Lowry hits the tough fadeaway after Miami had missed their last eight shots. They now lead 58-35.
Kyle got it to fall pic.twitter.com/S4QxI6J1FN
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 22, 2022
9:26 p.m. — The frustration continues for Boston as Jayson Tatum is called for an offensive foul. His second foul of the game.
9:17 p.m. — Caleb Martin joins the party with a triple to make it 6-of-8 for the Heat from deep. They lead by 26 points with 9:41 remaining in the second. Timeout Boston.
THE HEAT ARE UP 46-20
pic.twitter.com/bK1ncZkTQ1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 22, 2022
9:14 p.m. — The second quarter starts the same as the first — Miami’s defense is putting up a wall and contesting everything. Despite Boston’s crisp ball movement, the help defenders are arriving on time and forcing turnovers and misses.
End of first quarter: Celtics 39, Heat 18
The Heat raced out of the gates to take a 21-point lead at the first break, behind a huge first quarter from Baam Adebayo (12 points, two rebounds). Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics with 11 of their 18 points.
Bam Adebayo is hot early in Game 3
10 PTS (5/6 FGM)#NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/CYxy4LxmU7
— NBA (@NBA) May 22, 2022
9:07 p.m. — Adebayo continues to take advantage of the absence of Robert Williams III, getting to the rim again and again. Boston has to find a way to keep him out of the paint.
9:03 p.m — ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported on the broadcast that Lowry’s return to the locker room is to aid the management of his hamstring injury, using the stationary bike and stretching, something he’ll continue to do throughout the game.
9:02 p.m. — Boston is struggling to get anything to go early on, just 3-of-13 from the field as Miami lead 29-14.
8:54 p.m. — Gabe Vincent checks into the game as Kyle Lowry heads back to the locker room. It’s unclear if he picked up an injury. We’ll continue to monitor the situation.
8:52 p.m. — After a quiet outing in Game 2 (six points), Bam Adebayo has been much more aggressive in Boston, attacking his matchup in the paint with Al Horford. He’s up to eight points midway through Q1.
8:49 p.m. — A perfect start for the Heat who have gone 6-of-6 from the field to start the game as they race out to a 16-4 lead.
8:44 p.m. — Jimmy Butler is off to a strong start in Game 3. He attacks the basket and gets the and-1. Timeout Boston.
transition buckets pic.twitter.com/pxYQfC6gwT
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 22, 2022
8:42 p.m. — We’re underway in Boston as Max Strus drills the triple to open the scoring.
Pregame
Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Daniel Theis will start for Boston.
You ready? pic.twitter.com/u57Hc1arQB
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 22, 2022
Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo will start Game 3 for the Heat.
QB1 back in action.
Starting 5 // @ATT pic.twitter.com/U8SMyM7XSB
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 22, 2022
Robert Williams III officially ruled out for Game 3.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Robert Williams (left knee soreness) – OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 21, 2022
What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Saturday, May 21
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 3 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Heat start time
- Date: Saturday, May 21
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 21. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Heat schedule, results
Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) / Result | TV channel |
| May 17 | Game 1 | Heat 118, Celtics 107 | ESPN |
| May 19 | Game 2 | Celtics 127, Heat 102 | ESPN |
| May 21 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 23 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 25 | Game 5 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 27 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 29 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
*If necessary
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