Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks
The Miami Heat will face the Atlanta Hawks on 22nd April 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing 1st round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Miami currently leads the series by 2-0, as the Hawks look to bounce back in the series at their home court. Hawks have a good record at home, and this promises to be an exciting match,
Miami:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | PF | Thu, Apr 21 | Calf | Game Time Decision |
| Bam Adebayo | C | Thu, Apr 21 | Quadriceps | Game Time Decision |
| Markieff Morris | PF | Thu, Apr 21 | Hip | Game Time Decision |
| Gabe Vincent | PG | Thu, Apr 21 | Toe | Game Time Decision |
| Caleb Martin | SF | Thu, Apr 21 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
Hawks:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | SG | Thu, Apr 21 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 |
| Clint Capela | C | Sat, Apr 16 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 |
Trae needs to step up and have a big game, otherwise, the series will be over for the Hawks. Playing at home will elevate Trae’s game, and he certainly can have a big game.
Jimmy Butler in the last match showed that he can drop 30-40 points on any given night, and he certainly will look to have a similar performance in game 3.
The Miami Heat once again will be the favorites to win this game, as they have a healthy and deep squad which will play a huge factor.
Prediction:
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