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The Boston Celtics are optimistic forward Gordon Hayward will return for Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Barring a setback in the pregame warm-ups, there is significant optimism within the Celtics that forward Gordon Hayward (sprained right ankle) will be active to play in Game 3 against Miami tonight, sources told ESPN. After missing a month, Hayward offers a considerable boost for the Boston bank.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 19, 2020
The Celtics raised Hayward to questionable on Friday, clearing the way for their star forward to return from a sprained right ankle. According to Wojnarowski, Hayward will go through pregame warm-ups and be active for Game 3, barring any setbacks.
Hayward, 30, missed a month after injuring his ankle on Aug. 17 in Game 1 of Boston’s first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. He left the NBA campus to rehab before returning recently.
The Celtics, who are down 2-0 against the Heat, are eager for his return. The 10-year veteran averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season.
Game 3 begins at 8:30 pm ET on ESPN.
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