Will Jaime Jaquez play in Game 5 against the Celtics today? What injury does he have?

Jaime Jaquez has been ruled out of Game 5 of the Miami Heat’s NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics, after suffering a hip injury in the Floridians’ 102-88 loss to the Celtics on Monday.

Heat’s Jaquez out after Game 4 injury

Jaquez, who has started all of the Heat’s postseason clashes so far, left this week’s Game 4 defeat after picking up the problem in the second half at Kaseya Center.

Miami have confirmed that the 23-year-old rookie sustained a right hip flexor strain and has not Travelled to Boston for what is a potentially series-ending Game 5 at TD Garden.

Who else is injured for the Heat?

Jimmy Butler remains unavailable to head coach Erik Spoelstra, after he suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee two weeks ago.

Terry Rozier is also an ongoing injury absentee, as he recovers from a neck injury. The guard has not featured for the Heat since the start of April.

Meanwhile, Josh Richardson is a longer-term casualty, having undergone shoulder surgery in March.

Heat vs Celtics: start time, how to watch

The Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics today, Wednesday 1 May 2024, with tip-off at TD Garden scheduled for 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT.

Viewers in the United States can watch the Heat vs the Celtics on TNT and can stream the Game on the online platform fuboTV, which offers new users a free trial.

Watch the Heat vs the Celtics on fubo.

Celtics vs Heat: series schedule and results

Game 1: Heat 94-114 Celtics, Sunday 21 April

Game 2: Heat 111-101 Celtics, Wednesday 24 April

Game 3: Celtics 104-81 Heat, Saturday 27 April

Game 4: Celtics 102-88 Heat, Monday 29 April

Game 5: Heat vs Celtics, Wednesday 1 May, 7:30 pm ET

Game 6: Celtics vs Heat, Friday 3 May, 7:30pm ET*

Game 7: Heat vs Celtics, Sunday 5 May, time TBC*

*If needed

Heat eliminated if they lose to Celtics today

After the Celtics established a 3-1 lead in the teams’ first-round series on Monday, Boston will secure a place in the Eastern Conference semi-finals with victory in Massachusetts today.

The winners of the best-of-seven series will face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Orlando Magic in the next round. The Cavs currently lead the Magic 3-2, with Game 6 due to be played in Orlando on Friday 3 May.