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Match Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks will face the Miami Heat on 26th April 2022, in what will be the 5th game of their ongoing 1st Round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Miami currently leads the series 3-1, and they are in a good position to close out the series in Game 5 at their home court. The Hawks on the other hand have found it hard to dominate this Miami team that is looking like a legit championship contender.

Injury Report:

Hawks:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Lou WilliamsSGMon, Apr 25BackExpected to be out until at least Apr 28
Clint CapelaCMon, Apr 25KneeGame Time Decision
Bogdan BogdanovicSGMon, Apr 25KneeGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Miami:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Kyle LowryPGMon, Apr 25HamstringExpected to be out until at least Apr 28
P.J. TuckerPFMon, Apr 25CalfGame Time Decision
Gabe VincentPGMon, Apr 25ToeGame Time Decision
Caleb MartinSFMon, Apr 25AnkleGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat

  • Trae Young – Hawks

Trae needs to have a big game and lead his team from the front if they want to force a game 6 back in Atlanta, or else their season will be over.

  • Jimmy Butler – Miami

Jimmy Butler has elevated his game to the next level during the playoffs, and he will hope to continue his good run of form to close out the series against the Hawks.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Miami Heat will be the favorites to win this game and win the series to progress to the 2nd round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Prediction:

  • Miami Heat to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

Also Read: Top 5 NBA players under the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs

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