The Celtics need all the help they can get at this point. Down 0-2 to the Heat, they’re hoping Shaq can make a difference in Game 3. If there is one big weakness of the Heat it is size in the paint. It could be a dream matchup for Shaq, whether he’s 100% or not…
Shaquille O’Neal is expected to play for the Boston Celtics in the playoffs for the first time in Game 3 against the Miami Heat.
Coach Doc Rivers said Thursday the center likely will return from a right calf injury Saturday night against the Heat, who lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-0.
O’Neal had missed 27 games with a sore right leg. He returned on April 4 against Detroit but lasted 5 minutes, 29 seconds before leaving with the calf problem.
Rivers said that barring a setback, O’Neal will play Saturday but won’t start.
Read more about Shaq’s return via AP on NBA.com.
