The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Miami Heat for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 2-2, after Boston's remarkable Game 4 win. At this point in the playoffs, every team is dealing with injuries in one way or another. However, it's safe to say that the Celtics are struggling the most.
The team has constantly reconfigured its starting five, because of the absences of players like Marcus Smart, Al Horford, and Robert Williams throughout the series.
Now three players, including two starters, are on the Celtics' injury report for Game 5. Smart is questionable with a right ankle sprain, while Williams is questionable with left knee soreness. The team tweeted the latest injury report Tuesday afternoon.
#NEBHInjuryReport for Game 5 vs. Miami:
Sam Hauser (right shoulder instability episode) – OUT
Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) – QUESTIONABLE
Robert Williams (left knee soreness) – QUESTIONABLE— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 24, 2022
Along with the questionable status of Williams and Smart, Sam Hauser continues to miss time due to right shoulder instability. Hauser has barely played in the playoffs this year, only recording two minutes in each of the Celtics' first two games against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round.
If Williams and Smart are unavailable for Wednesday night, it would be a huge blow for Boston. Williams missed Game 3 but put up 12 points and nine assists in Game 4. Meanwhile, Smart missed Game 4 but recorded 16 points, four rebounds, and seven assists in Game 3.
The Celtics look to gain the series lead with a Game 5 victory Wednesday night in Miami.
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