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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 0:15:12 GMT -5
Injuries are stacking up in this Celtic/Heat Series ...
4 [Heat] players listed for Game 5 Wednesday vs. Celtics
By Brian Robb
The Heat will be without another starter for Game 5 against the Celtics on Wednesday night in a do-or-die scenario. The team announced on Tuesday that rookie forward Jamie Jaquez Jr. has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup due to a hip flexor suffered in Boston’s win in Game 4. Jaquez Jr. played just 22 minutes in Game 4 before leaving the game in the second half.
The injury is yet another hit to Miami who will also be without Terry Rozier (neck), Jimmy Butler (knee) and Josh Richardson (shoulder surgery) for Game 5. Butler and Richardson have been ruled out for the series already while it looks unlikely that Rozier will suit up after missing 10 straight games with neck spasms.
Without so many key rotation players, Miami turned to Patty Mills for heavy bench minutes in Game 4. Duncan Robinson was technically available for the matchup but only played three minutes as he continues to be bothered by back spasms.
The Celtics will be dealing with injury issues themselves as they attempt to close out Miami in five games. Kristaps Porzingis left the arena after Game 4 in a walking boot after suffering a right calf injury and he’s not expected to play. Jayson Tatum also tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter of the win but anticipates playing.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 11:55:08 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 12:04:00 GMT -5
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss “a minimum of several games” with soleus strain Porzingis underwent a calf scan on Tuesday By SamLaFrance
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Miami Heat with a soleus strain, according to the team.
Shortly after the initial listing from the Celtics, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Porzingis would miss “a minimum of several games” with the ailment.
Fortunately for the Celtics, they’ll be turning to veteran center Al Horford and a strong carousel of bench bigs to step up. Horford told reporters that he’s confident in Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta should any of their names be called for some extra minutes.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 12:12:51 GMT -5
Kristaps Porzingis could miss Boston Celtics' east semifinals seriesIt's possible that Porzingis's absence will extend into the Eastern Conference Semifinals -- which is all but a foregone conclusion barring a 2016 Golden State Warriors-esque collapse to the Heat -- given the typical recovery time for his injury.
In Street Clothes' Jeff Stotts broke down his injury and how long it may take for Porzingis to return. Porzingis suffering the same injury as Giannis Antetokounmpo gives the 2024 postseason 2021 NBA Playoffs vibes. And not in a good way. The Latvian big is a critical piece in Boston's Banner 18 bid, and while they might be able to survive a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers or Orlando Magic, things will get tougher in the Eastern Conference Finals and then exponentially tougher than that in the Finals.
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Post by kyceltic on May 1, 2024 18:20:43 GMT -5
This could be Mike's last game tonight.
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Post by kyceltic on May 1, 2024 18:47:20 GMT -5
Brown and White hot early!
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 18:47:36 GMT -5
Heat are chasing all around on defense. Here comes the zone already
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 18:53:20 GMT -5
Refs fell for that?
Should be a technical for faking
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Post by kyceltic on May 1, 2024 18:53:44 GMT -5
Ain't no way Brown fouled! We should win that challenge!
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 18:55:35 GMT -5
Ain't no way Brown fouled! We should win that challenge! Meanwhile the heat rest their 5 remaining viable players.
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 18:58:55 GMT -5
This skit with Barkley and the money, all I can think about is
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Post by petey62 on May 1, 2024 19:00:27 GMT -5
Can someone please tell Tatum to stop holding the ball slowing down the pace?
Oh, and hit your free throws. And then you can sit the 4th quarter.
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 19:04:09 GMT -5
One more stop and score and they call another T
Nope
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 19:05:21 GMT -5
Bam be looking a lot like Dwight howard
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Post by petey62 on May 1, 2024 19:05:31 GMT -5
HOW DO YOU LEAVE HAUSER THAT WIDE OPEN?
Not a good strategy.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 19:06:00 GMT -5
21-5 run by C's since tied at 11 ...
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 19:06:57 GMT -5
Get ready to see a lot of Tyler herro.
Jump him
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Post by kyceltic on May 1, 2024 19:08:06 GMT -5
Pour it on, boys!
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 19:08:37 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 19:09:56 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 19:11:04 GMT -5
Q2: 41-23 Bos Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, Jrue Holiday)
Heat lineup change (Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson, Nikola Jovic)
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 19:11:40 GMT -5
Wow I guess they're still returning to the mean from game 2
Where's Shaq when you want to see him losing?
120 to 60
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Post by petey62 on May 1, 2024 19:15:05 GMT -5
We just need to keep playing aggressive on both ends and get everyone involved and keep the pressure on Miami.
Outside of Bam they don't have anyone.
And we are killing Herro. We're going at him.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2024 19:20:15 GMT -5
a 14-4 run to open Q2 - 55-27 BOS
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Post by cole on May 1, 2024 19:20:49 GMT -5
Ok, pull it back now
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