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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: NBA Playoffs ECF Game 5: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to Watch Out For

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Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Marcus Smart #36, Jayson Tatum #0, and Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics look on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2021 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics on 25th May 2022, in what will be the fifth game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The series is currently leveled up at 2-2, and it remains perfectly balanced for both teams. The winner of this match will get a huge advantage for the rest of the two games and will be on the verge of making it to the NBA Finals.

Injury Report:

Miami:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Gabe VincentPGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
Tyler HerroPGSun, May 22GroinGame Time Decision
Max StrusSGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
Kyle LowryPGSun, May 22HamstringGame Time Decision
P.J. TuckerPFSun, May 22KneeGame Time Decision
Jimmy ButlerSFSat, May 21KneeGame Time Decision

Boston:

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PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Robert Williams IIICSun, May 22KneeGame Time Decision
Jayson TatumSFSun, May 22NeckGame Time Decision
Marcus SmartPGSun, May 22AnkleGame Time Decision
Sam HauserSFSun, May 22ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 25
Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

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)
  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Miami’s starters had a very bad game in game 4, and Jimmy Butler who has been one of the best players in these playoffs will look to have a strong bounce-back game.

  • Jayson Tatum – Boston

Jayson Tatum proved why he is a top 10 player in the world during the last game, and he will hope to continue that and get a huge road win for his team.

Match Prediction and Telecast Details:

This game can go either way, but since Miami is playing at home, they’ll have a slight advantage over the Celtics in this one.

  • Match Prediction – Miami Heat to win the game.

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