Heat shifts to playoff mode in Boston

Thursday, May 03 2012

BOSTON -- The Heat is officially in playoff mode.

The team had a physical, playoff-style practice during its shootaround window on Tuesday in Boston complete with team president Pat Riley in attendance. All players participated in the practice, including Dwyane Wade, who dislocated his left index finger against the Wizards on Saturday.

Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh are doubtful for tonight's game against the Boston Celtics. The Big 3 is resting for the playoffs and will likely sit out Thursday's game against Washington.

Wade, James and Bosh haven't played together in two weeks. Bosh has missed four games. The Heat first said Bosh was resting because of "bumps and bruises" then changed his injury to "minor ailments." Later, Bosh was listed with "muscle fatigue." The team now says Bosh has a slightly strained left hamstring.

"Whatever they say," Bosh said on Tuesday morning.

It will be mildly interesting to see who Erik...
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