Heat vs Celtics injury report: Lineup for Game-6 Eastern Conference Finals (May 27th, 2023)

The stakes will be high when the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics square off in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics will hope to draw level in the series, while Miami will look to seal their spot in the NBA Finals.

Over the last two games, the Celtics' gameplay has undergone a notable shift. The Miami Heat, on the other hand, have struggled to maintain their earlier dominance.

Celtics vs. Heat injury report

Power forward Danilo Gallinari won't play in this game for the Celtics due to an ACL injury. Conversely, the Heat won't have Gabe Vincent available because of a left ankle sprain, whereas Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo are both recovering from injuries.

Projected starting lineups for Celtics vs Heat, Game 6

Celtics starting lineup

Projected starting lineup for the Boston Celtics

• G: Marcus Smart
• SG: Jaylen Brown
• SF: Jason Tatum
• PF: Al Horford
• C: Robert Williams III

Heat Starting Lineup

Projected starting lineup for the Miami Heat

• PG: Kyle Lowry
• SG: Max Strus
• SF: Jimmy Butler
• PF: Kevin Love
• C: Bam Adebayo

As Game 6 approaches, the question remains: Will the momentum swing further in favor of the resilient Celtics, or can the depleted Heat seal a series they once had in their grasp?

With so much at stake, both the Heat and the Celtics will be motivated to give it their all in order to advance to the NBA Finals.