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Eastern Southeast Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
14-5 9-1 W9
11-8 6-4 W1
9-9 4-6 W1
6-11 4-6 W1
3-16 1-9 L2

Top Heat News

  • Heat's Kyle Lowry: Another solid showing in win

    Lowry dropped 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and a block in 25 minutes during Thursday's 142-132 win over the Pacers.

    Thursday night was Lowry's seventh straight contest in which he made multiple three-pointers, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks (while shooting a remarkable 47.7 percentage from three) across 30.0 minutes in that span. As the team's main facilitator, expect Lowry to maintain a similar workload for the remainder of the season, though Tyler Herro's (ankle) impending return could change things.

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  • Heat's Jimmy Butler: Probable for Saturday

    Butler (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Butler returned from a two-game absence Thursday against Indiana and posted 36 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes during the win. Although he continues to deal with the ankle issue, he'll likely be able to suit up for Saturday's rematch.

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  • Heat's Bam Adebayo: Ruled out

    Adebayo (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Adebayo left Thursday's win over the Pacers after playing just 12 minutes due to a hip injury. The issue plagued the big man for a few days before Thursday, so it's not surprising to see Miami exercise caution and keep him sidelined for a game. Adebayo's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Toronto, while Thomas Bryant, Orlando Robinson and Kevin Love are candidates for increased roles in the frontcourt during a rematch versus Indiana.

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  • Heat's Josh Richardson: Drops 19 off bench

    Richardson closed with 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 142-132 win over the Pacers.

    The veteran guard has scored in double digits in six straight games, and Richardson has become a key figure in Miami's backcourt with Tyler Herro (ankle) sidelined. Richardson is averaging 30.1 minutes over 11 games without Herro in the lineup, supplying 12.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.9 boards, 1.5 threes and 0.8 steals over that stretch. With Herro inching closer to a return, Richardson's run of deep-league fantasy utility could be ending soon.

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  • Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Hits for career-high 24

    Jaquez closed Thursday's 142-132 win over Indiana with 24 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes.

    It was a career-best scoring effort for the 18th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, as Jaquez continues to take advantage of Tyler Herro's absence due to an ankle injury. The 22-year-old wing is averaging 32.4 minutes in 11 games since Herro was sidelined, posting 16.0 points, 4.6 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.0 steals with a 53.8/46.2/90.0 shooting line that belies his status as a rookie. Herro should be back in the lineup early in December, but Jaquez doesn't figure to give up his increased role in the rotation easily.

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  • Heat's Jimmy Butler: Erupts for 36 in wild win

    Butler produced 36 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 18-20 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 142-132 win over the Pacers.

    The veteran forward tied his season high in scoring and produced his second double-double of the campaign as he carried the load for a Heat roster that's still without Tyler Herro (ankle) and which saw Bam Adebayo (hip) play only 12 minutes Thursday. Butler had missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, but his short-term usage figures to skyrocket if Adebayo is forced to miss additional time. In eight appearances since Herro was sidelined, Butler's averaging 24.6 points, 4.6 boards, 4.4 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals.

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  • Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't return due to hip issue

    Adebayo will not return to Thursday's game against the Pacers after getting hit in the hip. He finished with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes.

    This is the same hip that has been giving him problems for several days. If Adebayo is unable to play in Saturday's rematch against Indiana, we could see more of Caleb Martin. The Heat are deploying some smaller lineups in Thursday's game.

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  • Heat's Josh Richardson: Back to bench

    Richardson will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Jimmy Butler (ankle) is returning from a two-game absence, but Richardson still figures to play a significant role with the second unit due to his ability to play multiple positions.

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  • Heat's Kevin Love: Moves to bench

    Love will return to the bench for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Haywood Highsmith is back in the starting lineup for the Heat after missing Tuesday's game versus the Bucks with a back issue. Love fared well in his spot start Tuesday, grabbing 10 boards to go with six points and four assists.

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  • Heat's Jimmy Butler: Available Thursday

    Butler (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

    The Heat indicated that Butler would warm up with the intent to play Thursday, and he'll officially be able to return from a two-game absence. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged 23.0 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game.

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  • Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Available Thursday

    Highsmith (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

    Highsmith was unavailable Tuesday against the Bucks due to a back injury, but he'll return to action following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 6.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.6 minutes per game.

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  • Heat's Duncan Robinson: Set to play Thursday

    Robinson (thumb) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.

    Robinson has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday despite dealing with a right thumb sprain. With Tyler Herro (out), Robinson has started in each of his last eight appearances and is averaging 17.5 points, 3.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds over that span.

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  • Heat's Bam Adebayo: Good to go against Indiana

    Adebayo (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

    Adebayo has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday despite dealing with a nagging hip injury. If Jimmy Butler (ankle) is ruled out, Adebayo should continue to be the focal point of Miami's offense.

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  • Heat's Duncan Robinson: Likely to play Thursday

    Robinson (thumb) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Robinson returned from a two-game absence due to a thumb injury Tuesday against the Bucks, and he tallied 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and a block in 31 minutes. Although he'll be on the injury report for Thursday's matchup, it seems likely that he'll be able to suit up once again.

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  • Heat's Bam Adebayo: Expected to play Thursday

    Adebayo (hip) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Adebayo continues to deal with a nagging hip injury but isn't expected to miss Thursday's contest. The star big man has seen an uptick in his production recently, averaging 24.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 36.0 minutes across his past 10 appearances.

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  • Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Questionable for Thursday

    Highsmith (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Indiana, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

    Highsmith missed Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a back injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Tuesday. If he's sidelined once again, it's possible Caleb Martin and Kevin Love continue to see increased playing time.

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  • Heat's Jimmy Butler: Iffy against Indiana

    Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Indiana, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Butler is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. Caleb Martin, Josh Richardson and Jaime Jaquez will likely continue to see increased minutes if Butler is ruled out.

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Team Statistical Rankings

PTS/G OPP PTS/G
Team 112.3
(19th)
110.3
(8th)

Injuries

Player Injury
J. Butler SF Jimmy Butler SF Ankle
B. Adebayo C Bam Adebayo C Hip
T. Herro PG Tyler Herro PG Ankle
D. Smith SG Dru Smith SG Knee
R. Hampton PG R.J. Hampton PG Knee

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