Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 Injury Report: Will Marcus Smart, Robert Williams and Tyler Herro Play? (UPDATED)
By Peter Dewey
It doesn't get much more important than Game 5 in a series tied at two games apiece, and that's what we have between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Both of these teams have been banged up in a physical series, and there seven different players listed as questionable for tonight's matchup between the Heat and Celtics.
Right now, WynnBET Sportsbook has Boston as a two-point favorite and at -135 on the moneyline to win a pivotal Game 5. Let's take a look at the injury reports and the latest update for key players in this series:
Boston Celtics Injury Report for Game 5 of Eastern Conference Finals
At 6:42 p.m. ET, the Celtics updated the official injury statuses for Marcus Smart and Robert Williams.
Both will be active on the road for Game 5.
Earlier today, Boston listed Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart as questionable for Game 5 with a right ankle sprain and center Robert Williams as questionable with left knee soreness. Both of these players have already missed time in this series.
Miami Heat Injury Report for Game 5 of Eastern Conference Finals
A few moments after the Celtics released their updated injury report, the Heat did the same.
While Boston has both players back, the Heat were not as fortunate, as Tyler Herro remains out with a groin injury.
The Heat initially listed five rotation players as questionable for Game 5, including Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker and Gabe Vincent.
Jimmy Butler, who missed the second half of Game 3 with right knee inflammation, is not on the injury report. Vincent, Strus and Tucker have not missed a game yet in this series despite their ailments.
Tyler Herro Latest Injury Update
Tyler Herro is officially out for Game 5.
It was reported on Tuesday that he could be dealing with a much lengthier injury.
Herro missed Game 4 with the injury, but he appears to be willing to try to play through it. Still, he may be on the wrong side of questionable for Game 5.
Marcus Smart Latest Injury Update
Smart is active and will play for the Celtics tonight.
Smart missed the Celtics' Game 4 win with a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Game 3.
He already missed Game 1 of this series and was listed as questionable in Game 4 as well before being ruled out.
Robert Williams Latest Injury Update
The Boston big man has been cleared to play tonight.
Williams has dealt with knee soreness from his surgically repaired meniscus the entire postseason. Williams has been in and out of the lineup for Boston, but he did play in Game 4.
However, he was visibly hobbled at times in Game 4, and that could change his status in Game 5 despite the questionable tag.
Jimmy Butler Latest Injury Update
Jimmy Butler doesn't have an injury designation for Game 5. Butler did miss the second half of Game 3 with knee inflammation, which also cost him Game 5 in the first round of the playoffs, but he appears to be good to go for Wednesday night's matchup.
Kyle Lowry Latest Injury Update
Kyle Lowry missed the first two games of this series, but he returned to play in Games 3 and 4.
According to the Heat's official status, Lowry will warm up with the intent to play.
Lowry has been dealing with a hamstring ailment that he suffered in the first round against the Atlanta Hawks, but he appears to be able to play through the pain for now.
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