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Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers: NBA Playoffs – Game 5; Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo takes the ball down court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

The Miami Heat will face the Philadelphia 76ers on 12th May 2022, in what will be the 6th game of their ongoing series in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Miami won the first two games at their home court, while Philly bounced back with two straight wins at their home court. and Miami won again at their home court in game 5.

Miami currently leads the series 3-2 and the 76ers need to win the 6th game, or else their season will be over in a disappointing manner at their own home court.

Injury Report:

Heat:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Max StrusSGWed, May 11HamstringGame Time Decision
Caleb MartinSFWed, May 11AnkleGame Time Decision
Gabe VincentPGWed, May 11KneeGame Time Decision
Tyler HerroPGWed, May 11AnkleGame Time Decision
P.J. TuckerPFWed, May 11CalfGame Time Decision
Kyle LowryPGWed, May 11HamstringExpected to be out until at least May 15
Source: CBS Sports

76ers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Joel EmbiidCWed, May 11OrbitalGame Time Decision
Isaiah JoeSGWed, May 11AnkleGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers

  • Joel Embiid – 76ers

Embiid missed out on the MVP award and dropped a horrific performance in game 5 which has put the 76ers in a do-or-die situation, and he’ll be required to step up and perform well.

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  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Jimmy Butler has quite arguably been the best player in this series, and he will look to continue his dominance to win this game for his team, and win in the series.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 20: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on against the New York Knicks during the first half at American Airlines Arena on December 20, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami would love to win this game and close out the series, as the 76ers will be under pressure which could make them melt, and Miami will capitalize on it.

Prediction:

  • Miami Heat to win the game.

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