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Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

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 Boston Celtics on 19th May 2022, in what will be the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami had won the first game and currently leads the series, as they look to keep their home court intact. On the other hand, Boston will look to get a game at Miami and level up the series.

Injury Report:

Miami:

PlayerPositionUpdatedInjuryInjury Status
Kyle LowryPGWed, May 18HamstringExpected to be out until at least May 21
Max StrusSGWed, May 18HamstringGame Time Decision
Gabe VincentPGWed, May 18HamstringGame Time Decision

Source: CBS Sports

Boston:

PlayerPositionUpdatedInjuryInjury Status
Sam HauserSFWed, May 18ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 21
Marcus SmartPGWed, May 18FootGame Time Decision
Al HorfordPFWed, May 18Covid-19Game Time Decision

Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum – Boston

Tatum had a great first half in the first game but he played quite badly in the second half, which was one of the reasons why Boston lost that game, and he will look to lead his team to a win to level up the series.

  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Jimmy has arguably been the best player in the playoffs so far, and he showed that in Game 1 as well. He will look to build on that to lead his team to another victory and go 2-0 up.

Match Prediction and Telecast Details:

Miami is playing at home, and Boston might still be missing Al Horford and Marcus Smart in this game as well, which is why Miami will be the favorite to get the win here.

  • Prediction: Miami Heat to win the game.

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