Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
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.
Miami:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Vincent | PG | Sun, May 22 | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
| Tyler Herro | PG | Sun, May 22 | Groin | Game Time Decision |
| Max Strus | SG | Sun, May 22 | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
| Kyle Lowry | PG | Sun, May 22 | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
| P.J. Tucker | PF | Sun, May 22 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Jimmy Butler | SF | Sat, May 21 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
Boston:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams III | C | Sun, May 22 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Jayson Tatum | SF | Sun, May 22 | Neck | Game Time Decision |
| Marcus Smart | PG | Sun, May 22 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Sam Hauser | SF | Sun, May 22 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least May 25 |
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 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.
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.
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