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MIAMI HEAT 7-7 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-7 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Heat trying not to join Hawks in play-in round The Miami Heat missed out on an important opportunity Sunday as their top-six playoff hopes took a huge hit.The Heat will attempt to rebound...
NBA acknowledges a pair of missed calls in final minute of Miami's costly loss at Indiana
The NBA has acknowledged two officiating mistakes in the final minute of Miami’s 117-115 loss at Indiana on SundayAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando Robinson - Expected to play Tuesday Robinson (back spasms) is probable for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Impact Despite Robinson's projected availability, his return to action is unlikely to impact fantasy hoops.
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Duncan Robinson - Likely to play against Hawks Robinson (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Probable tags have been par for the course for Robinson as he continues to deal with his minor back issue. He has struggled in April, however, averaging 4.5 points on 28.6 percent shooting through four games.
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Terry Rozier - Iffy for Tuesday Rozier is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Atlanta due to neck spasms.
Impact Rozier was able to play through his neck issue Sunday against the Pacers, but it's still bothering him. It's worth noting that Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could potentially be on the table.
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Kevin Love - Listed probable for Tuesday Love is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Love's minor ankle issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for Tuesday. The veteran is averaging 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.
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Nikola Jovic - Likely to play Tuesday Jovic is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks with a right ankle sprain.
Impact Jovic was previously dealing with a minor knee issue, but now it's his right ankle that's giving him a problem. He's expected to play, however, and he's likely to see minutes in the high teens to lower 20s based on recent outings.
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Bam Adebayo - Probable for Tuesday Adebayo is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks with a left hand sprain.
Impact This is a new issue for Adebayo, though it appears to be a minor one. It's worth noting that Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, however, so this is a situation for fantasy managers to monitor closely.
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Murray, Hawks host the Heat
Atlanta faces Miami in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caleb Martin - Boosts bench in 20-point showing Martin contributed 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Martin was one of two Miami players with 20 or more points off the bench while leading all Heat bench players in shots made to go along with a trio of rebounds and a pair of assists to boost Miami in his sixth game of the year with 36 or more minutes. Martin has surpassed the 20-point mark in four games, his first since last doing so Dec. 11 against Charlotte. His 20-point outing was the second such performance while coming off the bench for the Heat.
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Tyler Herro - Leads from deep in 20-point game Herro chipped in 21 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Herro led all Heat players in threes made to go along with a handful of rebounds and ending as one of four players with 20 or more points to provide a needed spark on the Miami second unit. Since his return from a 20-game absence due to right medial foot tendinitis, Herro recorded at least 17 points and five rebounds in two straight outings off the bench.
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Jimmy Butler - Perfect from line as top scorer Butler had 27 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 12-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to Indiana.
Impact Butler led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while ending perfect from the free-throw line to go along with a team-high assist total and finishing second on the team in rebounds in an all-around showcase. Butler has connected on 12 of more free throws in three games this season, now surpassing the 25-point mark in 16 outings. He has posted at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in five contests.
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Indiana Pacers Highlights vs. Miami Heat | April 7, 2024
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Pacers hold off Heat to hold sixth in the East With sixth place at stake in the Eastern Conference, backup point guard T.J.McConnell posted 22 points and five assists as the host Indiana...
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Heat fall closer to play-in reality after 117-115 stumble in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS - To review how the NBA play-in tournament works ... No, this was not the result the Miami Heat needed or even could endure, Su...
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Cole Swider - Inactive Sunday Swider (not injury related) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Swider is with the NBA club but won't suit up Sunday because the team already has 15 players available. Sioux Falls' G League season is over, so Swider figures to remain with the Heat moving forward, but he's unlikely to see consistent playing time.
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Orlando Robinson - Unavailable Sunday Robinson (back) has been ruled out for Sudnay's game against the Pacers.
Impact Robinson recently returned to the NBA club but will be unavailable Sunday. His absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
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Terry Rozier - Will start Sunday Rozier (neck) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Pacers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact Rozier was a late addition to the injury report Sunday morning due to neck stiffness but will ultimately play through the issue. He's appeared in 20 straight games and averaged 18.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.9 minutes during that stretch. However, Tyler Herro's recent return will likely mean less usage for Rozier moving forward.
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Terry Rozier - Late addition to injury report Rozier is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to neck stiffness.
Impact Rozier has been playing through a left knee contusion, appearing in 20 straight games and averaging 18.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.9 minutes during that stretch. However, he's now dealing with a new injury and is at risk of being sidelined. If Rozier is ruled out, Tyler Herro, who returned Friday in Houston following a lengthy absence, would likely slide back into the starting lineup.
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Orlando Robinson - Shows up on injury report Robinson is questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana due to lower back soreness.
Impact Robinson has been a healthy scratch for Miami's last three contests, so his absence is unlikely to impact the rotation if he's ultimately unavailable. Miami's rotation is otherwise fully healthy, including Tyler Herro (foot), who is set for his second game back Sunday.
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Orlando Robinson - Back to NBA Miami recalled Robinson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday.
Impact Robinson struggled offensively during Sioux Falls' G League playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, scoring only nine points (4-14 FG) while committing a team-high four turnovers. However, he made an impact defensively by totaling eight boards, two steals and a block. With the Skyforce's season now over, Robinson will likely serve as a depth option for the Heat over the final week of the regular season.
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Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions The Miami Heat (43-34) face the Indiana Pacers (44-34) Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Let's analyze...
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Ira Winderman: Heat's Butler about to learn whether there will be whistles while he works INDIANAPOLIS - Until we know if Jimmy Butler will be there, the impact of the evolving NBA whistle will remain moot. But if Butler and the M...
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Ira Winderman: Heat's Butler about to learn whether there will be whistles while he works INDIANAPOLIS - Until we know if Jimmy Butler will be there, the impact of the evolving NBA whistle will remain moot. But if Butler and the M...
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