The Heat have been without Tyler Herro for the last two games of the Eastern Conference Finals.
After playing in Games 1-3 of the series, the Sixth Man of the Year was sidelined for Game 4 with a groin injury. Herro said he was planning to bounce back and be available for Game 5, but he was ultimately unable to go.
The Heat will be looking to extend their season on Friday when the Celtics host them in Game 6. Will Herro play?
Here's the latest news on Herro's status.
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Is Tyler Herro playing tonight vs. the Celtics?
After reportedly doing "everything he possibly can" to play in Game 6, Herro has been ruled out.
#MIAvsBOS INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro (groin) will not play in tonight’s Game 6 vs the Celtics.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 27, 2022
Herro averaged 20.7 points per game in the regular season, the second-most on the Heat behind Jimmy Butler (21.4). He hasn't been able to match that output in the playoffs with 13.5 points through 14 games.
While Herro was quiet in Games 2 and 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, he scored 18 points off the bench in Miami's Game 1 victory.
Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin have each gotten more opportunities since Herro's injury.
What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Friday, May 27
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Watch ESPN | Sling TV
Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream Game 6 on Watch ESPN and Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Heat start time
- Date: Friday, May 27
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 27. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.
Celtics vs. Heat schedule, TV channels
Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) / Result | TV channel |
| May 17 | Game 1 | Heat 118, Celtics 107 | ESPN |
| May 19 | Game 2 | Celtics 127, Heat 102 | ESPN |
| May 21 | Game 3 | Heat 109, Celtics 103 | ABC |
| May 23 | Game 4 | Celtics 102, Heat 82 | ABC |
| May 25 | Game 5 | Celtics 93, Heat 80 | ESPN |
| May 27 | Game 6 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 29 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
*If necessary
