Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (April 1, 2026)

The Boston Celtics come into this game with a 50-25 record and are leading their division. They have been consistent this season and are trying to keep their position strong as the playoffs get closer. The Miami Heat are 40-36 and still trying to secure a spot in the play-in. This game matters more for Miami as they are still fighting to stay in contention.The game will be played at Kaseya Center. Boston has played better overall this season, but Miami usually plays hard at home. Both teams have a few players dealing with injuries, which could affect how the game goes. It will come down to which team handles these absences better.Boston will miss one important player and has a few others listed as uncertain. • Nikola Vucevic (C) - Out (finger injury) • Jayson Tatum (F) - Probable (ankle soreness) • Neemias Queta (C) - Day-to-day (thumb issue) • Ron Harper Jr. (G) - Questionable (ankle)Even with this, Boston still has Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White available. That keeps their scoring strong.Miami also has some key players unavailable or uncertain. • Norman Powell (G) - Out (illness, expected back April 4) • Andrew Wiggins (F) - Questionable (toe injury) • Terry Rozier (G) - Out (non-injury reason)Miami will rely on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Davion Mitchell to carry the team in this game.Starters:Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum, Nikola VucevicBench players:Payton Pritchard, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, Luka GarzaBoston has mostly kept the same core this season. One big change was trading Kristaps Porziņģis to Atlanta in July 2025.Starters:Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo, Andrew WigginsBench players:Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Nikola JovicBoston has clearly been better in this matchup this season.Boston depends on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for scoring. Miami looks to Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro to lead their offense.This game is about two different styles. Boston likes to score and move the ball. Miami focuses more on defense and slowing the game down.Tatum’s condition will matter. If he plays full minutes, Boston gets a clear boost. Miami already has some depth issues, and it becomes harder if Wiggins does not play.The battle in the paint will also be important. Bam Adebayo will need to play well for Miami to stay competitive.Boston has been the better team this season and has already beaten Miami three times. They come into this game in a stronger position.Miami is still fighting for a spot, but injuries and lack of depth make things difficult. Boston is slightly favored, and they have a good chance to win again if they play to their level.