The Miami Heat were able to get by the Indiana Pacers without the services of Chris Bosh, but they didn't exactly make it easy. It's likely that the Boston Celtics are going to exploit his absence a bit more in the Eastern Conference Finals, though, making the latest injury update an interesting one for Miami.
Chris Bosh Injury Status: Miami Heat Forward Recovering, But Likely Won’t Play Game 1
Bosh seems to be recuperating from the abdominal strain that’s caused him to miss the last two weeks, but it doesn’t sound as though the recovery is going quickly enough for him to be ready to play in Game 1 on Monday night. Bosh was able to go through a workout on Sunday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Michael Wallace, but it doesn’t sound as though that changed anything for the immediate future.
Bosh was not present on the practice court at the arena when the Heat wrapped up a workout earlier Sunday afternoon in preparation for Game 1. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after practice that there was no change in Bosh's status, and that he was preparing to be without the perennial All-Star forward going into the series opener.
"I'm not even preparing for that right now," Spoelstra said earlier Sunday when asked about Bosh's status for the series. "I'm preparing for who we have in the gym. So our focus is (Monday). And that's all I can concentrate on. We have enough to win (Monday). That's all that any of our guys should be focused on."
Bosh’s presence on the floor opens quite a few things up for the Heat, but if he’s unable to go, the Heat’s “small” ball lineup could also give the Celtics fits as they attempt to matchup on the defensive end.
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