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Beede's Breakdown: How short-handed Magic overcame deficit to beat Heat The 25-point comeback by the Magic on Saturday night at Kia Center tied a franchise record.
Making second career start Smith is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Impact Smith will make his first start of the season Saturday, stepping into the first unit in place of Jimmy Butler (illness). Smith has logged more than 25 minutes in five straight games, averaging 9.8 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals during that stretch.
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Starting Saturday Jovic is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Impact Jovic will move to the starting lineup since Miami will be without Jimmy Butler (illness). Jovic, who will be making his first start since Nov. 8, will be in the first unit alongside Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Jovic is averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game as a starter this season.
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Jimmy Butler to miss Heat's game against Magic with illness
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Saturday night’s game at the Orlando Magic with an illness, the team announced3 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming off bench Highsmith is not part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Impact Even though the Heat will be without Jimmy Butler (illness) on Saturday, Highsmith will come off the bench for the first time in 17 games. Instead, the Heat will start Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson and Nikola Jovic alongside Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
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Won't play Saturday Butler (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Magic.
Impact Butler wasn't expected to play Saturday after being tabbed doubtful due to a stomach illness. His absence should open up additional opportunities for Jaime Jaquez and Pelle Larsson. Butler's next chance to play will come Monday against Brooklyn.
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Unlikely to play against Orlando Butler (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Magic, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact Butler exited Friday's contest against Oklahoma City early due to a stomach illness and is expected to remain sidelined Saturday. Jaime Jaquez and Pelle Larsson are candidates to receive increased playing time if Butler is ultimately ruled out.
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Out again Saturday Richardson (heel) is out for Saturday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Richardson hasn't suited up since Nov. 18 due to a right heel injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Monday against the Nets.
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Unavailable vs. Magic Love has been rueld out for Saturday's game against Orlando due to personal reasons, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact Love has held a minor role within Miami's rotation, so there won't be many minutes up for grabs Saturday in his absence. His next chance to return will arrive Monday against the Nets.
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Posts another double-double Adebayo totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 104-97 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Adebayo had to leave the game in the second half after he was elbowed in the face early in the third quarter, which caused a cut above his left eye, but he returned after getting stitches. The star big man didn't look affected by the injury, though, and he finished with an efficient double-double despite the fact the Heat came up short of getting the victory. Adebayo has been on a roll of late with five double-doubles over his last six contests.
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Posts double-double Herro racked up 28 points (11-24 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 104-97 loss to the Thunder.
Impact The Heat had to spend most of the game without Jimmy Butler (illness) and Bam Adebayo also missed time during the second half due to a cut above his left eye, meaning Herro was forced to carry the team offensively over prolonged stretches. The star guard, who's having a career-best season in 2024-25, delivered and stepped up, though. This was Herro's fourth straight game with at least 20 points, and he's reached that mark in 17 of his 25 appearances this season.
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What Erik Spoelstra Had To Say About The OKC Thunder The Miami Heat’s head coach recently commented on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense.
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Gets 19 minutes in return Jovic (ankle) logged 19 minutes and finished with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one rebound in Friday's 104-97 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Jovic was back in action after missing the Heat's previous game Monday versus the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain. The third-year big man had been outside of the rotation in recent contests before suffering the injury, but the Heat opened up some playing time for him Friday as a backup center, with Kevin Love logging just three minutes in the loss. It's unclear if Jovic will be a regular part of the rotation moving forward, however, as head coach Erik Spoelstra may have prioritized Jovic ahead of Love on Friday for matchup-related reasons.
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Heat vs. Thunder Takeaways: Miami Heat Come Up Short After Jimmy Butler's Early Exit The Miami Heat (13-12) fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5) 104-97. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Jimmy But...
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Miami Heat: Los Angeles Lakers Make Jimmy Butler Trade Decision The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have made a Jimmy Butler trade decision, with the 35-year-old seemingly edging towards the Miami Heat exit...
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Heat, Magic face injury-riddled matchup Looking to end a three-game skid, the injury-ravaged Orlando Magic continue a seven-game homestand on Saturday when they host their in-state...
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Magic take on the Heat on 3-game slide
Orlando looks to end its three-game losing streak when the Orlando Magic take on Miami20 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uncertain to play Saturday Butler, who left Friday's game against the Thunder due to an illness, will not travel with the team to Orlando and his status for Saturday's game for the Magic is uncertain, Ira Wi...
Impact Butler rolled his ankle in the first quarter of Friday's game, and he was ruled out shortly after due to a stomach bug, per NBA reporter Chris Haynes. While Butler won't travel with the Heat, Winderman relays that the All-Star wing could rejoin the team in time to be ready for Saturday's 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Jaime Jaquez started for Butler in the second half of Friday's game, and the former could be in the Heat's starting lineup if the latter is unable to play Saturday.
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The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5
Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zone...22 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Williams leads road-weary Thunder past Heat Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a fourth-...
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With Jimmy Butler out and Bam Adebayo battered, Heat fall to Thunder, 104-97 MIAMI - Ultimately, this was a stomach-turning, painful reminder of the level of competition in the ...
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With Jimmy Butler out and Bam Adebayo battered, Heat fall to Thunder, 104-97 MIAMI - Ultimately, this was a stomach-turning, painful reminder of the level of competition in the ...
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Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97
Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight vi...23 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
