Will the Heat’s Terry Rozier play Game 5 against the Celtics today? What injury does he have?

Injured guard Terry Rozier will again be absent for the Miami Heat today, as Erik Spoelstra’s men visit the Boston Celtics in a must-win Game 5 in the NBA Playoffs first round.

What injury does Rozier have?

Rozier, who began his NBA career with the Celtics, remains unavailable to face the Bostonians due to neck spasm, the Heat confirmed on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has been on the sidelines since early April.

Who else is out for Miami?

Rozier is joined in the Heat’s sick bay by Jimmy Butler, who has been out since mid-April with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Jaime Jaquez will also miss Game 5 in Boston, after Miami revealed that the rookie has been ruled out by a hip flexor strain.

Josh Richardson is a longer-term absentee for Miami, having undergone shoulder surgery in March.

Celtics vs Heat: start time, how to watch

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat 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.

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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

Boston on brink of semi-final spot

The Celtics head into Game 5 with the opportunity to clinch the best-of-seven series, after taking a 3-1 lead with a 102-88 victory in Miami on Monday.

If Boston win at TD Garden today, Joe Mazzulla’s men will establish an unassailable advantage and secure their place in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

The series winners will face 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.