Team Profile
Miami Heat
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109.2 17thOffensive Rating
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111.0 16thDefensive Rating
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-1.8 17thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game110.2 29th
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Points per game Against111.2 30th
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Rebounds per game43.0 29th
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Assists per game25.4 28th
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old forward has been battling a right hamstring strain. He is averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 32 games this season. Haywood Highsmith will likely continue to start if Jovic cannot suit up. Haywood collected 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes of work on Monday versus Philadelphia.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat star is in danger of missing three consecutive contests with a foot contusion. If Butler is out, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s fantasy value will go up. On Monday, he was on the court for 35 minutes against the 76ers, where he registered nine points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) didn't return to Monday's loss to the 76ers. Robinson, who recently became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers, scored just three points before exiting after 24 minutes because of back discomfort. The 29-year-old has played well this season, averaging a career-high 13.7 points per contest. But Miami has been without Tyler Herro (foot) and Jimmy Butler (foot), so adding Robinson to the injury report isn't an ideal situation. There's a chance Butler will be back on Wednesday versus Cleveland. However, if Robinson or Butler can't suit up, Terry Rozier and Bam Adebayo would likely be the primary scoring options. Guys like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Caleb Martin could also see more opportunities on the offensive end.
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) will see his absence stretch to 10 games on Monday against Philadelphia. The veteran is battling a right heel bruise. Thomas Bryant has crept into the rotation lately, but Love's injury means a lot of Bam Adebayo on the Heat frontcourt. Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith have also played larger roles during his absence. With Jovic also out, Highsmith gets a chance to play a very significant role in the rotation, but he flunked as a starter on Sunday versus Detroit, and things won't be any easier for him on Monday in a tougher matchup.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Philadelphia. The young forward has suffered a right hamstring strain. Following Sunday's win over Detroit, Jovic said he feels like he can get back on the court soon, so it's possible the 20-year-old can return on Wednesday versus Cleveland. His injury gave Haywood Highsmith a chance to start on Sunday. He had a very quiet outing across 25 minutes and doesn't carry a lot of fantasy value.