Bosh out indefinitely after MRI: Miami forward Chris Bosh will be sidelined indefinitely because of a strained abdominal muscle, the team announced. An MRI exam performed Monday confirmed the diagnosis. Bosh suffered the injury late in the first half of the Heat's victory over Indiana on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Game 2 is Tuesday. Bosh's minutes will likely be filled by Joel Anthony and Ronny Turiaf, both of whom played extended stretches Sunday after Bosh departed. "This season has to be extended for me to play," Bosh told The Miami Herald. (Updated 05/14/2012)
Injury Report
Abdomen - Out indefinitely (Updated - 5/14/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra attempted to downplay the severity of the injury, but did not provide a timeline for Bosh's return. "We thought it could be a lot worse," he told reporters after the team's practice Monday. "We're not even going to speculate." Bosh, 28, averaged 18.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game for Miami this season. He appeared in 57 of Miami's 66 regular-season games after dealing with minor issues. Fantasy owners should monitor his status during the rest of the playoffs as he is considered an early round option in 2012 drafts. (Updated 05/14/2012).
05/25/2012 00:44 With LeBron, Wade hitting stride, Heat might be better off without Bosh
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are superb again, and the Heat are headed to the East finals. Gregg Doyel says now that his team has been eliminated, Frank Vogel feels free to say the Heat are better off without Chris Bosh.
05/24/2012 22:54 Wade, LeBron lead Heat past Pacers into Eastern Conference finals
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 28 and Miami finished off the Indiana Pacers, sending the Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Chris Bosh's production took the biggest hit of the Big Three during his first season in Miami. Bosh seemed very unsure of his role over the first few months of the season, acting almost passive and even lost at times on the floor. The 27-year-old's production decreased in almost every single offensive category last season, including field goals made, attempts and percentage. However, Bosh still averaged a respectable 18.7 points and 8.3 rebounds and finished as the 16th highest scoring forward, in terms of Fantasy points in all Head-to-Head formats least season. His status as a high-end No.1 forward might have been tarnished but many are expecting somewhat of a bounce-back season from the six-time All-Star. Bosh really seemed to find his niche in Miami's offense over the final two months in the season, averaging a combined 19.6 points and 8.8 rebounds over March and April. He told Pat Riley that he wants to bulk up some over the summer in order to get stronger near the basket as the Heat want Bosh to establish himself as more of a scoring threat in the post. While his days of averaging 20 and 10 might be over, 18 and 8 is still better than most options out there, which is why Fantasy owners shouldn't hesitate to spend an early-to-middle round pick on Bosh on Draft Day next season. (Updated 8/29/11)
