The Latest on the Health Front for Thursday's Clash Between Celtics and Heat

The Celtics beat the Heat in their home opener in the two's first meeting this season. Thursday's game, which may include old friend Terry Rozier, will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST.

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On Monday night in Dallas, the Boston Celtics completed a sweep of their two-straight Texas tilts, earning a 119-110 win over the Mavericks a day after a 116-107 victory vs. the Houston Rockets.

Now, they wrap up their three-game road trip with an Eastern Conference Finals rematch against the Miami Heat. Boston won the first meeting between these two this season, prevailing 119-111 in its home opener.

But Thursday's contest figures to feature a new addition, albeit one that's a familiar face for Celtics fans. On Tuesday, Miami struck a deal for Terry Rozier in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 lottery-protected first-round pick that becomes unprotected if it conveys to 2028.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Rozier will make his Heat debut on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

As for the visitors in Thursday's showdown, Boston's latest injury report reveals a clean sheet, suggesting everyone is available for this rivalry clash.

Miami, 24-19, is sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Celtics, 34-10, have the best record in the NBA.

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