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Game 7 all hands on deck: Heat’s Herro, Celtics Smart and Williams cleared to play

Miami Heat v Boston Celtics - Game Six

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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It’s Game 7, the winner moves on to the NBA Finals, loser goes fishing.

Which means no holding back — anyone close to healthy enough to play suits up. Which means the Heat’s Tyler Herro and the Celtics Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III will play.

Herro missed the last three games with a groin injury, and the Heat missed his shooting and shot creation.

Williams has been playing through a sore knee (he had it scoped) and had to sit out the fourth quarter of Game 6. Boston’s defense is markedly better with him on the floor. Ime Udoka said before the game there is no minutes restrictions on any of his players today.

Maybe one of these healthy players will decide Game 7, but at least both teams will be healthy.