Match Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat
The Atlanta Hawks will face the Miami Heat on 26th April 2022, in what will be the 5th game of their ongoing 1st Round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Miami currently leads the series 3-1, and they are in a good position to close out the series in Game 5 at their home court. The Hawks on the other hand have found it hard to dominate this Miami team that is looking like a legit championship contender.
Hawks:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | SG | Mon, Apr 25 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Apr 28 |
| Clint Capela | C | Mon, Apr 25 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SG | Mon, Apr 25 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
Miami:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | PG | Mon, Apr 25 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Apr 28 |
| P.J. Tucker | PF | Mon, Apr 25 | Calf | Game Time Decision |
| Gabe Vincent | PG | Mon, Apr 25 | Toe | Game Time Decision |
| Caleb Martin | SF | Mon, Apr 25 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
Trae needs to have a big game and lead his team from the front if they want to force a game 6 back in Atlanta, or else their season will be over.
Jimmy Butler has elevated his game to the next level during the playoffs, and he will hope to continue his good run of form to close out the series against the Hawks.
The Miami Heat will be the favorites to win this game and win the series to progress to the 2nd round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Prediction:
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