Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups and Depth chart for Game 3 (April 27)
The NBA playoffs first round matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat is tied at 1-1 after the first two games at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Both teams are set to meet again for Game 3 and this time it will be held at the Kasya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 27.
After the Celtics won Game 1, Miami demonstrated why they are one of the NBA's most feared underdog teams, winning Game 2 by a 10-point margin, 111-101. Tyler Herro led the team with 24 points, while Bam Adebayo and Caleb Martin each had 21.
Here are the predicted starters and depth chart for the upcoming Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 3 matchup:
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat injury report
Boston Celtics injury report for April 27
The Celtics have only backup center Luke Kornet in their most recent injury report. He is said to be nursing a calf injury and is marked 'probable' to play against the Heat on April 27.
Miami Heat injury report for April 27
This recent injury list of the Miami Heat for April 27 is quite deep, with rotation players Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier not suiting up for Game 3. Kevin Love and Delon Wright are going to be evaluated by game time to see if they are fit to play against the Celtics.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat starting lineups and depth charts
Boston Celtics starting lineup and depth chart for April 27
Given that Luke Kornet is scratched from Game 3, the starting lineup of the Celtics will be their usual strongest five that they have fielded altogether when healthy. Al Horford and Payton Pritchard are the first players off the bench for the team.
In Game 2, The Celtics only fielded a short rotation, with Sam Hauser rounding up the eight players that Coach Joe Mazzula used.
Miami Heat starting lineup and depth chart for April 27
In the absence of Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic stepped up in the starting lineup in their Game 2 win. Aside from the starters, Coach Erik Spoelstra used four bench players: Duncan Robinson, Delon Wright, Haywood Highsmith and Kevin Love.
*Injured/Questionable
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat?
The live television coverage by Bally Sports and NBC Sports Boston will begin at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NBA League Pass subscribers can watch the playoff game via an online live stream.