Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers
The Miami Heat will face the Philadelphia 76ers on 6th May 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing series in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.
Miami won the first two games of the series at their home court, but now the focus shifts to Philadelphia, as the 76ers will look to get some games back to level up the series.
Injury Report:
Miami:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin | SF | Thu, May 5 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Gabe Vincent | PG | Thu, May 5 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Kyle Lowry | PG | Thu, May 5 | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
| P.J. Tucker | PF | Thu, May 5 | Calf | Game Time Decision |
| Tyler Herro | PG | Thu, May 5 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Max Strus | SG | Thu, May 5 | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
76ers:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | C | Thu, May 5 | Orbital | Expected to be out until at least May 8 |
Players to watch out for in Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers:
- James Harden – 76ers
With Embiid still out, the pressure is on James Harden to get this crucial victory for his team. If Harden doesn’t step up, then the 76ers will be in the danger of getting swept by Miami.
- Jimmy Butler – heat
Butler is returning to face his former team in the playoffs, and we can expect a high-scoring game to give his team an advantage of 3-0 in the series.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The unavailability of Joel Embiid has once again tilted the tie in the favor of Miami, and they should win this game and go 3-0 up in the series.
Prediction:
- Miami Heat to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS
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