The Heat have forced a Game 7 against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
After a gutsy Game 6 win on the road behind a masterful 47-point performance from Jimmy Butler, the Heat will now have an opportunity to close out their comeback at home to return to the NBA Finals.
Miami has been without one of its key offensive cogs in Tyler Herro since Game 3, missing the last three contests due to a groin strain.
Will the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year be available for a win-or-go-home Game 7?
Here's everything we know about Herro's injury below.
Is Tyler Herro playing tonight vs. Celtics?
On Sunday, the Heat announced Herro will "will warm up with the intent to play," while The Athletic's Shams Charania added Miami expects Herro to play.
#BOSvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro (groin) will warm up with the intent to play in tonight’s Game 7 vs the Celtics.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 29, 2022
The NBA's Sixth Man of the Year averaged 20.7 points per game in the regular season, the second-most on the Heat behind Jimmy Butler (21.4). His production has tailed off in the playoffs, only averaging 13.5 points through 14 games.
He scored 18 points in Game 1 against the Celtics but his scoring output decreased in Games 2 and 3. In Herro's absence, head coach Erik Spoelstra has called on Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin to fill those minutes.
What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?
- Date: Sunday, May 29
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Watch ESPN | Sling TV
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream Game 7 on Watch ESPN and Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Heat start time
- Date: Sunday, May 29
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 29. The game will be played at FTX Arena in Miami.
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 | Heat 111, Celtics 103 | ESPN |
May 29 | Game 7 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |