The Boston Celtics(3-1) face off against the Miami Heat(1-3) Wednesday night for the fifth game of the series in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston only has one player on their injury report for tonight’s game. However, it is one of their most important guys. On the other hand, Miami has a chunk of players labeled as out. Three of them have been important to the Heat’s success late in the season.
Can Miami capitalize on Boston’s missing piece, or will they be eliminated from the playoffs?
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Injury Report
Boston Celtics
| Players | Injury | Status |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Calf | Out |
Kristaps Porzingis has been a vital player for this Boston team. He has made an immediate impact upon joining them this season and easily fit into the starting five. He plays stellar defense at the rim and around the perimeter while also contributing to the offense in every way possible. He is currently leading the team in blocks per game with 1.5.
With absence of Pozingis the Cetlics will look to Al Horford and Luke Kornet to protect the basket and give them some points in the paint. It is vital that the two centers provide on offense to make up for what the team will be missing tonight.
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Miami Heat
| Players | Injury | Status |
| Jimmy Butler | MCL | Out |
| Terry Rozier |
Neck | Out |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Hip | Out |
| Josh Richardson | Shoulder | OFS |
Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are both major contributors to this Heat team. They boost the performance of their teammates when they step on the court. With both of them missing Miami could be in some trouble tonight.
Also, Terry Rozier has been out for a few weeks now which has been tough for the team. He was fitting into the rotation seemlessly and bringing a great energy when on the court. Miami will need its role players, Caleb Martin and Duncan Robinson to step up tonight.
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Will the Heat Survive Elimination?
The Cetlics have a chance to eliminate the Heat tonight at home. It will be a tough game between the two teams. Both have been playing physical and putting all their effort into the playoffs. Miami needs to win if they want a chance to advance to the next round. However, Boston isn’t going to go down without a fight.
Both teams will look towards role players to get a win tonight. With starters missing on both sides it could be a low scoring game. One thing is for sure a Boston vs. Miami playoff game is always going to include some drama and excitement.
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