Celtics-Heat game postponed due to COVID-19 issues

Sunday's NBA game between the Boston Celtics and t he Miami Heat has been postpo ned, a person familiar with the situation has confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

The Celtics would have been without nine players for the game, seven of them out due to the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced earlier. They are: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Javonte Green, Semi Oj el eye, Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams and Robert Williams.

Romeo Lang ford is recovering from right wrist surgery and Kemba Walker is out with a left knee injury, according to the team. That left the Celtics with eight players available, the minimum required to play. Tipoff was set for 7 p.m. ET.

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