WASHINGTON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Ray Allen is in the Miami Heat starting lineup for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, replacing Mario Chalmers.

The Heat made the announcement shortly before the start of the game against the San Antonio Spurs, who had a 3-1 lead into Sunday night's matchup. It's Allen's first start in 43 postseason games with the Heat.

Chalmers entered Game 5 averaging 3.5 points in the series, shooting just 5 for 18 from the floor.