The Boston Celtics held their own during game 4 of the Conference Finals. Being down 3-0 initially, the Celtics fought back and registered a crucial win, shattering the Miami Heat‘s dreams of a sweep. After the loss, the Heat received another worrying news for the franchise. Although the Miami team will have to adapt to the major change, the Celtics fans are on cloud nine after the news.
The Heat had the chance to do what the Denver Nuggets did to the LA Lakers, but they missed out on the chance in a 99-116 loss. Now, with the newest injury in the camp, Jimmy Butler‘s team will have to make strategic modifications while the Celtics will breathe a sigh of relief.
The latest injury update in Jimmy Butler’s Heat camp is being cherished by the Celtics fandom
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There is no denying the dominance of the Miami franchise in the first 3 games of the Conference Finals.?Going into the Conference Finals, they were focused and determined to close the series at the earliest. While the Heat’s attempts are praiseworthy, Jayson Tatum‘s Celtics bought themselves another day to fight for the title. As the series goes to game 5, Miami will be missing one of their primary guards, in what is a tough blow to the team.
Gabe Vincent of the Miami Heat has been ruled out of game 5 due to an ankle injury. Vincent has been crucial for his team throughout the season, especially in the last 4 games. Apart from his impressive shooting abilities, he brings another layer of advantage to his team as he can play for a longer duration. Vincent picked up the injury during game 4 against the Celtics, twisting his left ankle while trying to retrieve a loose ball in the third quarter. He is averaging 17.5 points this series, additionally, he has a 57.9 shooting percentage and clocks in 50% of his three-pointers.
Development: Miami's Gabe Vincent is listed out for Game 5 vs. Boston tonight with an ankle sprain.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 25, 2023
Now with Vincent out of the picture for the next game, the Celtics will definitely enjoy an edge. While the Jimmy Butler-led team figures out a replacement, the Celtics fans are seemingly over the moon.
Boston Celtics fans’ were relieved over the later injury in Jimmy Butler’s camp
The Celtics are in desperate need of a grip in the last few games of the Conference Finals. The ankle injury of Gabe Vincent might have provided them with much-needed breathing space. The reactions of? fans over Vincent’s injury surely point in that direction:
I can’t believe this was my reaction. But it was. https://t.co/aC9PbGR31A pic.twitter.com/mFZW3x6JGt
— Andy Cahill (@LifeOfCahill) May 25, 2023
All of Boston after hearing this pic.twitter.com/IKDKG65f7x
— dj smitty (@dj_smitty) May 25, 2023
This is a huge blow for Miami, I hate to see injuries, but this is definitely an advantage for the Celts
— cardin r (@rufo4100) May 25, 2023
One fan predicted that the Celtics will clinch the series in game 7
https://twitter.com/LooseBallBoys/status/1661781857359257605?s=20
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Some fans prayed for Vincent’s speedy recovery
Yeah it looked pretty nasty mahn…hope he gets well https://t.co/IWug05rZPn
— Miss. Intricate❤️ (@HKuriah) May 25, 2023
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