There is a solid slate of NBA games set for Friday, Jan. 2 as teams look to really get some positive outcomes on the board with he All-Star Break fast approaching.

The Boston Celtics (24-15) travel to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat (21-19) in this Thursday night NBA matchup.

The Lakers are coming off a bounce-back commanding 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, snapping a three-game skid behind a season-high 19 made 3s and 56% shooting from behind the arc.