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Match Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

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The Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics on 27th May 2022, in what will be the sixth game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston got the massive win in Game 5, and as a result, they are in a good position to close out the series. On the other hand, Miami will be at their best to force a game 7 back in Miami.

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:

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

  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Jimmy Butler needs to be at his best if Miami wants to stay alive in the playoffs, else the curtains might be drawn pretty soon.

  • Jayson Tatum – Boston

Jayson Tatum has continuously shown why he is the best player in this series, and he will look to step up and help his team to close out the series.

Match Prediction and Telecast Details:

The Celtics have put themselves in a good position to close out the series in this game, and progress to the NBA Finals. As a result, they’ll be the favorites to get the job done.

  • Match Prediction – Boston Celtics to win the game.

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