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Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

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The Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics on 29th May 2022, in what will be the seventh and final game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami and Jimmy Butler shocked the world with their win in game 6, and now they have forced a Game 7 back at their home court which will be fascinating.

Injury Report:

Miami:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Gabe VincentPGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
Tyler HerroPGSun, May 22GroinGame Time Decision
Max StrusSGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
Kyle LowryPGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
P.J. TuckerPFSun, May 22KneeGame Time Decision
Jimmy ButlerSFSat, May 21KneeGame Time Decision

Boston:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Robert Williams IIICSun, May 22KneeGame Time Decision
Jayson TatumSFSun, May 22NeckGame Time Decision
Marcus SmartPGSun, May 22AnkleGame Time Decision
Sam HauserSFSun, May 22ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 25
Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Jimmy Butler showed the world who he is in game 6. He put up an all-time performance against the Celtics, and he will look to continue that to help his team and progress to the NBA Finals.

  • Jayson Tatum – Boston

Jayson Tatum needs to lead his team from the front just like he did in game 7 against the Bucks. This will be the biggest game of Tatum’s career, and he will be ready for it.

Match Prediction and Telecast Details:

The Celtics will be slightly favored to win this game as they are a much healthy team, but this game can go either way as seen in game 6.

  • Match Prediction – Boston Celtics to win the game.

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