Celtics' Josh Minott: Likely to play vs. Heat

Minott (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Heat, per Justin Turpin of WEEI.com.

Minott is managing lower-back spasms, but he remains on track to be available for Friday. He's settling into the backup center role behind Neemias Queta, with Minott averaging 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.5 minutes per night across his last 14 games.