The Boston Celtics travel to take on the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Boston enter the game with a 50-25 record after losing to the Atlanta Hawks. Miami enter with a 40-36 record after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers.
Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics have two players listed on their injury report. Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta are not among them. Tatum missed Monday’s game due to Achilles injury management. Queta was sidelined with a thumb injury. Both players will return against the Heat.
Ron Harper Jr. is questionable due to a right ankle sprain and is in danger of missing his second straight game.
Nikola Vucevic has been ruled out. He remains sidelined while recovering from surgery to repair a fracture in his right ring finger. He has been out since March 8.
Heat Injury Report
The Heat have three players listed on their injury report. Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins are among them.
Powell has been ruled out due to an upper respiratory illness and will miss his third straight game.
Terry Rozier has also been ruled out as he remains away from the team. Wiggins has been listed as questionable with a toe injury. He is in danger of missing his first game since March 21.
With Powell still sidelined, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could both continue to have increased roles.
Key Performers
- Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics in their loss to the Hawks, recording 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
- Luka Garza added 20 points and nine rebounds.
- Tyler Herro led the way for the Heat in their victory over the 76ers with 30 points, four rebounds and three assists.
- Bam Adebayo recorded 23 points, 16 rebounds and six assists.
The Celtics and Heat face off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.