Bosh likely back for Game 5

[soap07]

From Chris Palmer's Twitter:

"Sources tell @WindhorstESPN that Chris Bosh will play in Game 5 barring a setback."

[Celtics18]

We should get Avery back too, then, to even it out. 

[soap07]

Might want to activate Wilcox and JO then too.

[Kane3387]

I think that hurts miami at this point honestly.

[Senninsage]

We have proven that we can beat the Heat with Bosh. In some ways, I actually think it might hurt the Heat. Garnett knows how to play Bosh, without question. And with each potential missed shot by Bosh, that's one less shot that Wade or Lebron are taking. It's also one less chance that Wade or Lebron drive at us and somehow draw the foul and get to the foul line. We have proven that we can beat the Heat with Bosh. So, I see nothing different. The Celtics can play and win against the Heat when they have Bosh.

[Celtics18]

I think that hurts miami at this point honestly.

Nice.  I'm kind of looking forward to seeing Rondo make that giraffe neck starting spinning around in circles.  

[BudweiserCeltic]

I really hate matching up with the Heat's small lineup, so if this forces us to stay big, it should work to our advantage.

[NoraG1]

From Chris Palmer's Twitter:

"Sources tell @WindhorstESPN that Chris Bosh will play in Game 5 barring a setback."

This only helps the Celtics I think. Memo: Take it at Bosh ALL game. No mercy.

[Mizzy21390]

I think that hurts miami at this point honestly.

Shows their desperation for some type of defensive presence against KG. Even if Bosh is not 100% healthy, they probably believe that his presence can still make an impact on KG getting all those touches, and scoring easy baskets. No one can outreach KG but Bosh. So in their minds, they probably will have him there just to slow down KG.

But in KG's head, he's never one to back down, or let someone slow him down. And know Bosh has been out for like 3 weeks, with an abdominal strain, he'll definitely take complete advantage of that. He already own Bosh when he's healthy. I'm pretty sure he'll own Bosh at 50%.

And also, maybe they need Bosh to take the load off of Wade & LBJ. And they won't be double teamed anymore.

Those are the only reasons why I can see why they're putting Bosh back for game 5. In my opinion its stupid, as he can re-injure himself. And if they really believe they can get to the Finals, they'll be without Bosh again.

[Clench123]

This actually hurts the Heat more.  Bring him on board, please.

[GrandTheftRondo]

If Bosh was smart he would stay out. If we beat them with Bosh, they will find a way to make it all his fault.

Doesn't really hurt us if he comes back though.

[greg683x]

I think that hurts miami at this point honestly.

Shows their desperation for some type of defensive presence against KG. Even if Bosh is not 100% healthy, they probably believe that his presence can still make an impact on KG getting all those touches, and scoring easy baskets. No one can outreach KG but Bosh. So in their minds, they probably will have him there just to slow down KG.

But in KG's head, he's never one to back down, or let someone slow him down. And know Bosh has been out for like 3 weeks, with an abdominal strain, he'll definitely take complete advantage of that. He already own Bosh when he's healthy. I'm pretty sure he'll own Bosh at 50%.

And also, maybe they need Bosh to take the load off of Wade & LBJ. And they won't be double teamed anymore.

Those are the only reasons why I can see why they're putting Bosh back for game 5. In my opinion its stupid, as he can re-injure himself. And if they really believe they can get to the Finals, they'll be without Bosh again.

I suppose he might be able to match KGs reach but there is no way Bosh can defend KG any better than Haslem can.

I think there looking for Bosh to play more of a part offensively.  He can space the floor more and pull KG away from the basket, plus Wade has been horrendous offensively, especially in the first half, they need someone to pick up the slack

[get_banners]

fewer touches for lebron and wade...could help. though bosh is a very good player he takes away from what has been working for miami...let lebron and wade attack and get every player near them get in foul trouble, legitimately or not.

[esel1000]

We have proven that we can beat the Heat with Bosh. In some ways, I actually think it might hurt the Heat. Garnett knows how to play Bosh, without question. And with each potential missed shot by Bosh, that's one less shot that Wade or Lebron are taking. It's also one less chance that Wade or Lebron drive at us and somehow draw the foul and get to the foul line. We have proven that we can beat the Heat with Bosh. So, I see nothing different. The Celtics can play and win against the Heat when they have Bosh.

agreed, not to mention I doubt hes 100%. It could easily mess up their offense, not to mention kg is great at containing him even when hes fully healthy

[Who]

If (1) Miami stays small and plays only one big with Bosh playing alongside LeBron (PF), Battier (SF), Wade and Chalmers ... then it could be a big boost for Miami depending on how healthy and able Chris Bosh is. H

e only really has to better J.Anthony/R.Turiaf to be a net positive for Miami so if he's able to play, he'll likely be able to do that. And if he can do a lot more, be himself, then it's a big net positive.

If Miami go back to their two bigs lineup (Bosh + J.Anthony), I think his return will do as much damage as good. Their spacing offensively with that combination just isn't good enough.