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

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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)

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:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Max Strus	SG	Wed, May 11	Hamstring	Game Time Decision
Caleb Martin	SF	Wed, May 11	Ankle	Game Time Decision
Gabe Vincent	PG	Wed, May 11	Knee	Game Time Decision
Tyler Herro	PG	Wed, May 11	Ankle	Game Time Decision
P.J. Tucker	PF	Wed, May 11	Calf	Game Time Decision
Kyle Lowry	PG	Wed, May 11	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least May 15

Source: CBS Sports

76ers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Joel Embiid	C	Wed, May 11	Orbital	Game Time Decision
Isaiah Joe	SG	Wed, May 11	Ankle	Game 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.

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:

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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: