NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
MIAMI HEAT 8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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MIA -6.5 TOTAL 221.5
As Lakers' LeBron James arrives to face Heat, Kevin Love appreciates the ageless wonder Doubt LeBron James’ ability to endure at your own risk, but don’t expect Miami Heat forward Kevin Love to get involved in that debate about...
Jimmy Butler - Scores 20 efficient points in win Butler registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over Washington.
Impact Butler took just 11 field-goal attempts over 31 minutes, but he still reached the 20-point mark thanks to an efficient shooting effort. The star forward has been battling a knee issue for most of the season but has missed just one game and has now logged consecutive 20-point performances. Butler's overall early-season numbers (17.2 points on 40.3 percent shooting from the field, 7.2 boards, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals) are a bit down in comparison to recent campaigns, but there's no reason to panic given his career-long consistency.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan Robinson - Tallies season-best stat line Robinson contributed 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Wizards.
Impact Robinson struggled over Miami's first five games of the campaign, averaging 10.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting with minimal complementary stats. However, the sixth-year shooting guard was a big contributor in Friday's victory, leading the Heat's reserves in scoring on the strength of a 4-for-8 performance from beyond the arc. Robinson also finished with a season-high six dimes after he had totaled just five assists over his first five contests. The Michigan product hasn't lacked for opportunity this season -- he's played at least 21 minutes in each game thus far -- but he'll need to have more performances like Friday's to emerge as a reliable fantasy asset.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Herro - Nearly notches triple-double Herro finished with 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Wizards.
Impact Herro led Miami in points, rebounds and assists while finishing just one dime shy of a triple-double. The sharpshooting guard was an efficient 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and he's now knocked down at least four triples in four of his six games this season. Herro has taken his game up another level during the early part of the campaign, averaging 25.8 points, 5.7 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.1 percent from deep and 45.3 percent overall from the field through six games.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Herro dominates as Heat snap skid vs. Wizards Nov 3, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Kas...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tyler Herro dominates as Heat snap skid vs. Wizards Nov 3, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Kas...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Forget the bells and whistles, Heat get needed victory over Wizards MIAMI – This wasn’t about pushing the lead into double figures in the second period or up to 22 in the third.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jordan Poole puts up 19 points vs. Heat
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tyler Herro 24 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST vs Wizards 🔥 FULL Highlights
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tyler Herro scores 24 points, Heat top Wizards 121-114 in tournament opener
Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, Jimmy Butler added 20 and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by beating the Washington Wizards 121-114...NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Returns to bench Jaquez will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Kevin Love (shoulder) will return to action Friday, but the Heat are replacing Jaquez in the first unit with Haywood Highsmith. Jaquez is likely to be a key contributor with the second unit Friday evening.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Starting Friday Highsmith will start Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Jaime Jaquez had been starting previously for the Heat in place of Kevin Love (shoulder). However, even though Love is available to play Friday, the veteran will come off the bench with Haywood Highsmith drawing the start. Highsmith has played well to begin the season, averaging 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Jimmy Butler - Will play Friday Butler (knee) will play Friday against the Wizards, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact As expected, Butler has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in a third straight game despite battling a lingering knee issue. Butler hasn't been at his best yet this season, averaging just 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes across four appearances, but he may turn things up for Miami's first game of the inaugural In-Season Tournament.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heat aim to end slump, face struggling Wizards The Miami Heat, who are set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night in their first game of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament,...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Dismal 1-4 start has Bam Adebayo talking trade deadline as Heat seeks swift solutions MIAMI — Through both the best and toughest times, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra stresses the need to maintain perspective.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Josh Richardson - Reaches 30 minutes Wednesday Richardson tallied four points (1-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes Wednesday in the Heat's 109-105 loss to the Nets.
Impact Making his second appearance of the season after missing the Heat's first three games while recovering from a preseason foot injury, Richardson wasn't called upon to replace the injured Kevin Love (shoulder) on the top unit but nonetheless saw starter-level minutes. Love is due back for Friday's game against the Wizards and the Heat will also get Caleb Martin (knee) back at some point down the road, which could make it tough for Richardson to regularly reach the 30-minute mark. If Richardson can end up sticking in the 25-to-30-minute range, however, he could settle in as a low-end fantasy option in 12-team category leagues due to his ability to chip in across the board without being a standout in any one area.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Plays 22 minutes in season debut Highsmith (knee) logged 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 109-105 loss to Brooklyn, finishing with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and on...
Impact Highsmith was cleared to make his season debut Wednesday after he had missed Miami's first four games while recovering from an MCL sprain of his left knee, an injury he suffered late in the preseason. Miami was without Kevin Love (shoulder) and Caleb Martin (knee) on Wednesday, and while the latter is facing an uncertain timeline for a return, Love should be back in action Friday versus the Wizards. The expected return of Love could result in Highsmith's playing time taking a hit if the Heat aren't missing any other key rotation players aside from Martin.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Expected to play Friday Butler (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Butler continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but is expected to suit up for the third straight game Friday. Butler's lingering knee injury could explain why he has gotten off to a slow start this season, as he is averaging 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes on 35.7 percent shooting from three across his first four appearances.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Love - Available Friday Love (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Love missed Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a shoulder injury but will be back in action two days later. He's missed two of the last three matchups, so the Heat may choose to monitor his playing time against the Nets.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Ruled out Friday Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Martin was unable to practice Thursday, and he hasn't yet been cleared to make his season debut due to his lingering knee issue. His next opportunity to suit up will be Monday against the Lakers, but he'll likely need to practice in some capacity before he's cleared to return.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Doesn't practice Thursday Martin (knee) was absent from Thursday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Martin has yet to play this season due to a nagging knee injury. While he has yet to be ruled out for Friday's matchup with Washington, his absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Boosts offense despite knee issue Butler closed Wednesday's 109-105 loss to the Nets with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Impact Butler was upgraded from questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. He finished second on the team in rebounds, despite his knee issue. Butler was one of three Heat players with 20 or more points in the losing effort. Wednesday marked the first time Butler reached the 20-point mark this season. Butler has averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 32.8 minutes in four contests this year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Boosts offense despite knee issue Butler closed Wednesday's 109-105 loss to the Nets with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Impact Butler was upgraded from questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. He finished second on the team in rebounds, despite his knee issue. Butler was one of three Heat players with 20 or more points in the losing effort. Wednesday marked the first time Butler reached the 20-point mark this season. Butler has averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 32.8 minutes in four contests this year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
