NBA Playoffs 2012 TV Schedule: What to Watch for in Epic Heat vs. Celtics Game 7

It's safe to say that both the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics have a lot on the line in the upcoming and decisive Game 7 on Saturday.

For LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, another title-less season and crushing collapse would awaken the millions of haters and may create talk of the "beginning of the end". 

For the Boston Celtics, it's probably their last chance with the Big Three (now four) to win another NBA championship. Another title for the Celtics would put the cherry on top of a run that will be remembered forever.

Not to mention, both teams want to get on with the NBA Finals and take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Let's take a look at everything you need to know for this epic showdown.

Where: American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL

When: Saturday, June 9, 8:30 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN3 and WatchESPN

Line: Heat -7.5, Over/Under 180 (via ScoresAndOdds.com)

Key Player: LeBron James

Every moment in LeBron's career has come down to this game. Every MVP season he's had, every last-second shot he's taken—or passed—every weight he's lifted and every NBA Finals disappointment he's suffered.

A win would put the Heat exactly where most of America expected them to be at this time of year: The NBA Finals. It'd give LeBron a chance to finally put that ring on his finger and shut down about half of the world's NBA meme ideas. 

Nearly every game in this series has been incredibly tight down the stretch and it's hard to assume different from this crucial Game 7. With that said, James may have another chance to prove that he's clutch. Coming off a 45 point, 15 rebound Game 6 that will be remembered for some time, he'll need to outdo even himself this time. 

After all, James asked for the pressure when he dropped the Not 5, Not 6.... line. Now it's his time to deliver.

Key Matchup: Kevin Garnett vs. Chris Bosh

The return of Chris Bosh has undoubtedly been a blessing for the Heat, who needed a shot in the arm to get rolling again in the midst of a losing streak in the series. But Kevin Garnett has been all that and more for the Celtics.

Garnett's play in the Eastern Conference Finals begs the question of if KG has gotten back to his prime, amazingly enough at the age of 36. But Bosh gives Miami the size that they desperately need to guard the do-it-all Garnett, who has been scorching the Heat with everything from 20-foot jumpers to bruising post moves. 

Bosh saw his minutes improve from Game 5 (14 minutes) to Game 6 (28 minutes), and we should see a similar trend on Saturday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra knows his team stands a minuscule chance if Udonis Haslem is guarding KG all game. 

Prediction: Heat 90, Boston 88

Game 7's are won by the best player on the court, and when there's someone on the court who's won three of the last four MVPs, there's no doubt who it is. 

I don't see this game being more than 10 points out of reach at any point, and both teams should fight to the last minute. But Dwyane Wade has looked insanely good in the fourth quarter at times in this series, especially as the Heat shut down the TD Garden celebration party in Game 6.

With the two best wing players in basketball on the same team, the Heat narrowly escape elimination and retire one of the best eras in Celtics history.