Lowry contributed 12 points (4-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 94-89 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Lowry accepted his bench role with grace and was an integral part of Miami's run to the Finals by leading the second unit. He wasn't a prolific producer during the playoffs, but his contributions always seemed to be timely. Across 23 postseason appearances, Lowry averaged 9.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals with 42/37/93 shooting splits.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Modest production in loss
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Lowry posted eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 18 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
With Gabe Vincent (ankle) back in the starting lineup, Lowry returned to his usual bench role for Game 6. The veteran guard scored his most points since Game 1 and recorded tallies in each defensive category for the third time during the Eastern Conference Finals, but his fantasy upside remains limited due to his current spot in Miami's rotation.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Returns to bench
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Lowry will rejoin the reserves for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Lowry drew a spot start in Game 5 but managed just five points and two rebounds over 30 minutes. With Gabe Vincent (ankle) healthy and back in action, Lowry will be pushed back to his typical bench role in which he averaged 6.8 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds across 25.2 minutes per game from Games 1 through 4.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Struggles in start Thursday
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Lowry closed Thursday's 110-97 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes.
Lowry moved into the starting lineup with Gabe Vincent (ankle) ruled out but failed to make the most of his opportunity. Despite the final score being a moderate 13-point margin, the Heat were never really in this one, allowing the Celtics to edge closer to leveling the series. Vincent's status for Game 6 is unknown at this point, but should he be forced to miss the game, Lowry would likely remain in the opening unit.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Starting sans Vincent
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Lowry will start Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Lowry will draw the start for Thursday's tilt with Gabe Vincent (ankle) sidelined. Though Lowry has been coming off the bench in the playoffs, he has been able to make an impact with the second unit, averaging 6.8 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds over 25.2 minutes per game in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Plays key role in win
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Lowry closed Friday's 96-92 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals across 31 minutes.
Lowry was prominent in the Game 6 victory, helping the Heat advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite coming into the playoffs as the eighth seed, the Heat have been able to elevate their game, ousting both the Bucks and the Knicks. Despite continuing to come off the bench, Lowry's veteran savvy has proven vital for the Heat, giving them a calming presence at key moments throughout the game.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Strong performance Sunday
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Lowry logged 18 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 win over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Lowry played 30 minutes off the bench, putting together arguably his best game of the playoffs. While the four blocks are certainly an added bonus, the points and assists are exactly what the team needs from him on a consistent basis moving forward. Jimmy Butler suffered an ankle injury in the victory, and should he be forced to miss time, Lowry would likely step into a larger role, both as a player and a leader.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Strong production off bench
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Lowry contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 victory over the Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
After scoring just seven total points over the first two games of the opening-round series, Lowry finished third on the team in that department Saturday behind Jimmy Butler, who scored 30 before leaving with a lower body injury, and Duncan Robinson (20). Over the last three games, the veteran point guard has averaged 7.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.3 minutes.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Available Saturday
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Lowry (knee) will play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Lowry has been a mainstay on the Heat's injury report as he continues to deal with a knee injury but has managed to play through the issue in each of the first two games of the series. Over Games 1 and 2, Lowry has averaged 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 18.0 minutes.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Status uncertain for Game 3
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Lowry (knee) is questionable for Game 3 against Milwaukee on Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Lowry continues to receive questionable tags due to his lingering knee issue but suited up in the first two contests this series. Lowry played 18 minutes off the bench in Game 2 and will likely receive a similar workload if he's available to play Saturday.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Says he'll play Wednesday
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Lowry (knee) said he's cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Bucks and will have no minutes restriction, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
As expected, Lowry will suit up for a second straight game despite being listed as questionable. The veteran point guard came off the bench in Game 1 and posted two points, three assists and one rebound in 18 minutes. However, with Tyler Herro (hand) unavailable moving forward, Lowry will presumably be asked to handle a larger role and may even move into the starting lineup.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Listed as questionable again
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Lowry (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Bucks.
Lowry was listed as questionable for Game 1 but ended up playing 18 minutes off the bench, totaling two points, three assists and one rebound. With Tyler Herro (hand) out at least four weeks, Miami will need all the backcourt depth they can get, so it'd be surprising to see Lowry ruled out. However, fantasy managers should still confirm his availability ahead of Wednesday's 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Available to play
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Lowry (knee) will be available to play in Sunday's Game 1 matchup with Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Lowry tweaked his knee during Friday's Play-In win over Chicago, and he wasn't able to finish, but he'll be out there for Game 1. It'll be interesting to see if Miami monitors his minutes.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Listed questionable for Game 1
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Lowry (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round versus the Bucks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Lowry joins fellow point guard Gabe Vincent (hip) on the injury report as questionable, leaving the position in flux heading into game day. Look for the team to provide an update on the pair before the game tips off at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Available against Chicago
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Lowry (knee) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against Chicago, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Lowry was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup, but he's been cleared to suit up as the Heat attempt to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference First Round. The veteran point guard was superb in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta, posting 33 points, five assists and four rebounds in 33 minutes.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Questionable for Friday
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Lowry is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game versus the Bulls with left knee soreness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Lowry has consistently received questionable tags since returning from his long absence March 10 but has played in 12 of the Heat's last 15 games. With Gabe Vincent (back) questionable, Lowry could receive extended minutes against Chicago.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Surpasses 30 points off bench
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Lowry registered 33 points (11-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 116-105 Play-In Tournament loss to Atlanta.
Lowry posted a game-leading scoring total while leading Miami in threes made and leading the Heat second unit in minutes played, shots made and assists in Tuesday's loss. Lowry, who recorded his highest scoring total in a Heat uniform, reached the 30-point mark for the first time this season.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Good to go against Atlanta
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Lowry (knee) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Game versus the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Lowry is set to play Tuesday despite dealing with a lingering knee injury. The veteran point guard has come off the bench behind Gabe Vincent in his last 11 appearances. He is averaging 7.9 points, 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 22.9 minutes over that span.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Questionable Tuesday
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Lowry is questionable for Tuesday's Play-In matchup against Atlanta due to left knee soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Lowry has dealt with his left knee issue in recent weeks, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Tuesday after suiting up in Sunday's regular-season finale against Orlando. Over 11 appearances since the start of March, he's averaged 7.9 points, 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 22.9 minutes per game.
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Heat's Kyle Lowry: Will be available Sunday
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Lowry (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Magic.
Injuries have plagued Lowry during the last few months, but the veteran floor general will participate in the season finale. However, head coach Erik Spoelstra said Adebayo and other starters will see a reduced workload, per Will Manso of Local 10 Miami. As such, don't expect Lowry to see heavy minutes in this one, especially since Miami will play against the Hawks on Tuesday in the Play-In Tournament. Gabe Vincent and Victor Oladipo should experience an uptick in playing time as a result.
