Heat's Davion Mitchell: Nears double-double in defeat
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Mitchell notched 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to Orlando.
After missing Saturday's loss to the Kings due to groin tightness, Mitchell delivered an efficient outing and finished as one of six Heat players to score in double figures. The 27-year-old point guard also dished out a game-high nine assists, nearly securing his fourth double-double across 24 regular-season appearances. While he isn't guaranteed to see enough shots to score in double figures on a regular basis, Mitchell continues to provide value through assists, dishing out at least seven in six straight games.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Struggles from deep in defeat
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Herro contributed 20 points (7-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to Orlando.
After missing Miami's last two games due to a right toe contusion, Herro returned to action and posted 20-plus points for the sixth time in as many regular-season appearances. However, the star guard struggled with efficiency, shooting an abysmal 0-for-6 from downtown after having shot 48.4 percent from three-point range in his first five outings of the season. Still, he reached the 20-point threshold while grabbing a season-high-tying seven boards.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Productive performance in loss
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Adebayo logged 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to Orlando.
After scoring nine points in a quiet offensive performance during Saturday's loss to Sacramento, Adebayo bounced back and finished as one of four Heat players with 19-plus points. The 28-year-old has now scored at least 19 points in four of his last five appearances. The star big man led Miami in rebounds as well, grabbing seven or more boards for a seventh straight game. Additionally, he matched his season-high mark in blocks, tallying multiple swats for the third time in his last five appearances.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: MRI scheduled for Wednesday
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Larsson's X-rays on his sprained left ankle came back negative, and he'll undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson sustained the ankle injury in the second quarter of Tuesday's 117-108 NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the Magic and was unable to return. He finished with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes. The Heat will determine the severity of the injury Wednesday, and his next chance to play comes Monday against the loser of the Knicks vs. Raptors matchup Tuesday.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Doesn't return Tuesday
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Larsson (ankle) did not return to Tuesday's 117-108 NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the Magic. He finished with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes.
Larsson sprained his left ankle during the second quarter of Tuesday's game, and he was not cleared by medical staff to return. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but he could miss the Heat's next game, which will take place Monday against the loser of the Knicks vs. Raptors matchup.
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Heat's Norman Powell: Paces Miami in loss
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Powell posted 21 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three steals and two assists across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.
Powell didn't deliver his most efficient performance, though he still led Miami in points and triples, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran swingman was productive on both ends of the floor, grabbing at least seven boards for the third time this season while tallying a game-high mark in steals. Powell has scored 18-plus points in five straight games, averaging 25.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game during that span.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Questionable to return Tuesday
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Larsson sustained a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Magic and is questionable to return.
Larsson stepped on a teammate's foot and turned his ankle before limping to the locker room. If the second-year swingman is unable to return, Jaime Jaquez and Simone Fontecchio could see increased run for the remainder of the contest.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Exits to locker room
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Larsson exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Larsson stepped on a teammate's foot and turned his ankle before limping to the locker room with 4:21 remaining in the second quarter. If the second-year swingman is unable to return, Jaime Jaquez and Simone Fontecchio could see increased playing time the rest of the way. Larsson can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Ware won't start Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Ware will slide to the second unit in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup after starting the Heat's last two games. The big man has averaged 10.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in his last five games off the bench.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Sliding to bench Tuesday
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Smith won't start against the Magic on Tuesday.
With Davion Mitchell (groin) back in action, Smith will retreat to the second unit after getting a spot start in Saturday's loss to Sacramento. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 17.2 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Available vs. Magic
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Smith (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
A left hip contusion continues to bother Smith, though he hasn't missed a game all season. Across his last seven appearances, the guard has averaged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 17.3 minutes per game.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Will play Tuesday
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Mitchell (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
After missing Saturday's game against the Kings, Mitchell is playing through right groin tightness Tuesday. Over his last six outings, the guard has averaged 7.8 points, 8.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Larsson (hip) will play Tuesday against the Magic.
Larsson will be back in the mix following a one-game absence. He was a full participant at Monday's practice and was previously listed as probable. With this news, Nikola Jovic could see his minutes reduced Tuesday.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Good to go Tuesday
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Herro (toe) will play Tuesday against the Magic.
No surprise here, as Herro was a full participant at Monday's practice. He was previously listed as probable, but there's no word yet on any potential restrictions. With Herro back in the mix, Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell could see reduced usage, and Nikola Jovic may lose a chunk of minutes.
Smith (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Smith continues to battle a nagging left hip contusion. Davion Mitchell (groin), who's expected to be available Tuesday, would likely pick up a few extra minutes if Smith cannot give it a go.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Likely to play Tuesday
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Larsson (hip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Following a one-game absence Saturday against the Kings, Larsson practiced Monday and is likely to return to the floor Tuesday. Over his last 10 contests, the forward has averaged 7.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Probable for Tuesday
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Herro (toe) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
This is an expected update for Herro after he logged a full practice Monday. With Herro set to return from a two-game absence, Nikola Jovic could see his minutes heavily reduced, while Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell could see less usage.
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