Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson injured in Miami Warmth’s loss

MIAMI –Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson suffered accidents Sunday because the Miami Warmth dropped a 110-106 determination to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Rozier, who completed with 13 factors, landed awkwardly on his proper leg after driving to the basket halfway by means of the third quarter, clearly favoring his knee. Each gamers may have MRI exams on Monday, coach Erik Spoelstra stated.

The Warmth have been already with out star ahead Jimmy Butler, who was dominated out earlier within the day due to private causes as he “offers with the demise of a member of the family,” a press release the Warmth offered by way of Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, stated.

“It is robust to see guys like that go down,” Robinson stated. “After which Jimmy coping with what he is coping with is unlucky, to place it flippantly.”

Richardson exited within the second quarter due to a proper shoulder harm. He slumped to the ground in ache after his unsuccessful try and strip Tatum of the ball.

“I felt my shoulder come out on the ground after which it popped again in laying on the bottom, so thank goodness for that,” Richardson stated. “I will know extra tomorrow.”

Robinson additionally favored his left shoulder after Brown pushed him off into the stands when each tangled for place early within the fourth quarter. Brown and Robinson exchanged phrases and Brown was assessed a flagrant 1 foul.

“I simply thought it was a unclean play, to be trustworthy with you. … Simply thought it was harmful, pointless and extreme,” Robinson stated.

Jayson Tatum had 26 factors, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the Boston Celtics, who withstood a late rally from the hosts.

Kristaps Porzingis had 25 factors, Jaylen Brown had 20 factors and Jrue Vacation scored 15 for Boston, which hit 16 of 39 3-point makes an attempt.

The Celtics have gained all three matchups with the Warmth this season and have gained six of the final seven video games in opposition to them. The loss got here in Sport 7 of the Japanese Convention finals final season, when Boston pressured the deciding recreation after shedding the primary three.

“Late-game execution, you have to set the desk,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated. “I believe our guys did that.”

Tyler Herro had 22 of his 24 factors within the second half, Bam Adebayo scored 22 and Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin completed with 15 factors every for the Warmth

The Related Press contributed to this report.