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Miami Heat suffer injury blow ahead of Game 5 against Celtics

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:25 - 25 May 2023

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent will miss Game 5 against the Celtics with injury

Gabe Vincent, starting guard for Miami Heat has been ruled out with injury for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Celtics following an awkward landing after Jayson Tatum blocked his attempt to shoot a three.

Miami Heat suffer setback

Development: Miami's Gabe Vincent is listed out for Game 5 vs. Boston tonight with an ankle sprain.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 25, 2023

Vincent, who has averaged 17.5 points per game during the Eastern Conference Finals and has been critical to the Heat’s 3-1 series lead, will miss Game 5 Thursday night due to a sprained ankle.

Veteran guard Kyle Lowry will get the start in place of the injured Vincent and certainly see heavy minutes.

Boston will hope to force a critical Game 6 back in Miami on Saturday as they aim to become the only team in NBA history to overturn a 3-0 Conference Finals deficit.