Bosh will reportedly replace Udonis Haslem, which means he will start the game out as center. Bosh has been recovering for the past week with an abdominal strain that he injured in the series against Indiana.
Since then, he has started to get into the gel of things off the bench, like in the series against the Boston Celtics. However, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, Bosh struggled off the bench.
He had starter minutes, but only produced 10 points and made questionable decision like taking too many three-pointers. In Game 2 on Thursday night, he will be expected to be more aggressive.
Bosh started out with the team during shootaround, wearing red jerseys that are only reserved for starters. Bosh also practiced with the first unit the whole time as well, so it's no question he is their guy at center now.
"How we use Chris might be a little bit more like how we used him during the regular season," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
It will be the sixth starting lineup change for Miami in this year's playoffs.
We'll see what Bosh will be able to do.
"If coach wants to put me out there, I'm more than available," Bosh said. "I've started a bunch of games in this league. I'm ready to go."
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