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

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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:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Gabe Vincent	PG	Sun, May 22	Hamstring	Game Time Decision
Tyler Herro	PG	Sun, May 22	Groin	Game Time Decision
Max Strus	SG	Sun, May 22	Hamstring	Game Time Decision
Kyle Lowry	PG	Sun, May 22	Hamstring	Game Time Decision
P.J. Tucker	PF	Sun, May 22	Knee	Game Time Decision
Jimmy Butler	SF	Sat, May 21	Knee	Game Time Decision

Boston:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Robert Williams III	C	Sun, May 22	Knee	Game Time Decision
Jayson Tatum	SF	Sun, May 22	Neck	Game Time Decision
Marcus Smart	PG	Sun, May 22	Ankle	Game Time Decision
Sam Hauser	SF	Sun, May 22	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 25

Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

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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.