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NBA Playoffs 2012, Celtics Vs. Heat Game 4: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

Boston and Miami will meet in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.

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The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat meet in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday. The Heat currently hold a 2-1 lead in the series after Boston won Game 3.

Rajon Rondo has led the way for the Celtics through the first three games of the series. He's posted two double-doubles in the first three games and is averaging 27 points per game, 9 assists per game and 8 rebounds per game in the series. Kevin Garnett also has two double-doubles in the series. Against the Heat, Garnett is averaging 21.7 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per game.

LeBron James is averaging better than a double-double against Boston. James leads Miami, averaging 33.3 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per game in the series. Dwyane Wade is second on the Heat in scoring at 21.0 points per game.

Sunday’s Game 4 is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

For more on these teams, visit Heat blog Peninsula is Mightier and CelticsBlog. To stay up to date on all of the happenings in the 2012 NBA playoffs, head over to SB Nation’s dedicated NBA hub.

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