3 major concerns for the Boston Celtics heading into Game 6

Boston Celtics concern No. 3) Tyler Herro’s potential return

At this point in the postseason, no team is at 100 percent strength and, while the Boston Celtics have actually been hard hit by the injury bug, there’s an argument to be made that the Heat have been bitten even harder.

From Kyle Lowry to Jimmy Butler, Miami has seen some of their most utilized players miss time and be hobbled by health ailments during this year’s playoff run.

Now, though both of these individuals have managed to make their way back onto the hardwood and will most likely be participating in Game 6, reigning Sixth Man of the Year and arguable All-Star snub, Tyler Herro, could finally be making a comeback himself after a two-game absence due to a groin injury and, should this happen, Boston could be in for some trouble.

With the type of injury that the guard has, should he actually suit up one shouldn’t expect him to jump right back to being the 20.7 point per game scorer we saw throughout the regular season but even a half-strength Herro could be a game-changer for Miami.

His presence alone warrants considerable attention from an opposing team’s defense while his will to play through pain in such a pivotal game could give the Heat a Willis Reed-esque type of inspiration which, as the past has shown us, can prove to be lethal.

On top of this, it’s not like Herro would have to move all that much and be heavily dependent on isolation ball if he does wind up playing (which could go on to exacerbate the injury), as he can mainly look to roam around off-ball and set up for catch-and-shoot opportunities where, during the regular season, he boasted a stellar 62.9 effective field goal percentage.

Even just a decent showing from the third-year pro could have been enough to sway Game 5 in the Heat’s direction so, if he makes his comeback Friday night, Boston better be ready.