MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Jimmy Butler - Perfect from charity stripe Butler amassed 22 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Rockets.

Impact Butler has now recorded back-to-back games with at least 20 points. The star forward has been very efficient from the free-throw line lately, converting 91.8 percent of his 6.1 free-throw attempts per contest over his last 10 outings. Miami will need Butler to continue his aggressive scoring in order to avoid the Play-In Tournament.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Provides spark off bench Jaquez accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Rockets.

Impact Jaquez and Tyler Herro combined for 29 points off Miami's bench during Friday's win over Houston. The rookie Jaquez seemed to bust out of his shooting slump, as he is converting just 25.9 percent of his 2.7 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - All-around performance in win Adebayo chipped in 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 119-104 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Adebayo recorded his second straight double-double during Friday's win over Houston. The 26-year-old big man's season average of 10.7 boards per contest ranks 10th in the NBA. Across his last 10 outings, Adebayo is shooting 59.0 percent from the field and 53.3 percent on 1.5 three-point attempts per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro, Heat set sights on Pacers Tyler Herro is finally back, and that could make the Miami Heat extra dangerous.The Heat, who are set to visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday...

APRIL 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tyler Herro - Turns in gem off bench in return Herro (foot) tallied 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six assists and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Friday's 119-104 win over the Rockets.

Impact Aside from uncharacteristically poor free-throw shooting and a lack of defensive production, Herro's line was about as solid as fantasy managers could have hoped, considering that he was on a minutes limit while coming off the bench in his return from a 20-game absence due to right medial foot tendinitis. The Heat likely have him earmarked for the starting role at shooting guard that went to Duncan Robinson on Friday, but it may take another game or two for Herro to recapture a spot on the top unit while he regains full conditioning following the lengthy layoff.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Miami puts road win streak on the line against Indiana

Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Heat play Indiana

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat bounce back with 119-104 win vs. Rockets in Tyler Herro's return HOUSTON - It was a back-to-back set that could have been a backbreaker for the Miami Heat. And it certainly felt that way at the start of th...

APRIL 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tyler Herro returns, helps Heat down Rockets Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 22 points, Tyler Herro returned to action to contribute 17 points and the visiting Miami Heat defeated the H...

APRIL 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tyler Herro - Will play off bench Friday Herro (foot) will play Friday against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Herro will make his return following a 20-game absence due to right foot medial tendinitis, but he's expected to operate off the bench and be limited against Houston, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Across 38 appearances this season, Herro has averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson - Officially available vs. Houston Robinson (back) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Robinson was probable for Friday's matchup, so his availability isn't surprising. He's had a limited impact over his three appearances since returning from a five-game absence, averaging 4.7 points in 25.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Rozier - Upgraded to available Rozier (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact As expected, Rozier and Duncan Robinson (back) have been upgraded from probable to available, but Tyler Herro (foot) remains a game-time decision. Rozier scored 22 points (7-20 FG) in 33 minutes during Thursday's loss to the 76ers and has averaged 19.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.0 minutes over his last 19 appearances (all starts).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson - Probable for Friday's game Robinson (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Although Robinson continues to deal with a back injury, he'll likely be able to suit up once again Friday. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 4.7 points in 25.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Rozier - Considered probable Rozier is probable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Rozier continues to play through the knee contusion, and Friday shouldn't be different, even if it's the second night of a back-to-back set. He dropped 22 points (7-20 FG) in 33 minutes during Thursday's 109-105 loss to the Sixers and has averaged 19.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.3 minutes over his last 19 appearances (all starts).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Officially questionable for Friday Herro (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Herro has missed the last 20 games due to right foot medial tendinitis, but the Heat have been optimistic that he'll return to action Friday. The team will presumably monitor how he feels in the hours leading up to tipoff before determining his status, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction if he's available. However, Herro's impending return should allow him to build up ahead of the playoffs.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions The Houston Rockets (38-38) welcome the Miami Heat (42-34) to the Toyota Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Spor...

APRIL 5 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Heat hope for Tyler Herro's return vs. Rockets Maybe the road is what the Miami Heat need.Miami, which will visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night, is just 20-18 at home this season.Th...

APRIL 5 • SACBEE.COM

Rockets take on the Heat on 3-game slide

Houston looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Houston Rockets play Miami

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Herro - Could return Friday There is "optimism" that Herro (foot) could return to action for Friday's game against the Rockets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Herro has been sidelined since Feb. 23 due to a right foot issue, but the guard is traveling with the Heat on their three-game road trip and could get the green light to suit up versus Houston. His potential return would be a big boost for Miami, and it appears that he'll have a decent window to get in plenty of reps before the playoffs.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers defense, Maxey doom Heat in playoff-like Eastern Conference clash Two perennial Eastern Conference contenders used relentless scoring runs to frantically wrestle momentum, but the Philadelphia 76ers defense...

APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sixers hang on to defeat Heat, gain some ground in playoff race MIAMI - The 76ers find themselves in a race for the Eastern Conference’s sixth playoff seed. That was made possibly by getting help from the...

APRIL 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

76ers tighten race for sixth by beating Heat Tyrese Maxey had 37 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the host Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday.Maxey h...

APRIL 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Love - Tallies double-double off bench Love posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds and four assists over 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Love played in just under 20 minutes off the bench, but owned the glass while leading all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds to go along with a quartet of assists in a double-double performance. Love set a new season high in rebounds, posting his second game with 14 or more boards. The veteran has now recorded five double-doubles this year, four of which have occurred while coming off the bench.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Rozier - Strong from deep as top scorer Rozier finished with 22 points (7-20 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Rozier led all players in Thursday's contest in threes made while posting a team-high point total to boost the Miami offense in a losing effort. Rozier has connected on six or more threes in eight games this season, including in three of his last four games. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in four straight outings, continuing his hot stretch offensively as of late.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Boosts offensively in 20-point game Butler tallied 20 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists and four rebounds over 40 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Butler ended up taking the court Thursday after missing shootaround due to personal reasons, going on to hand out a team-high handful of assists while ending perfect from the free throw line and finishing as one of two Heat players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Butler reached the 20-point mark for the first time in his last six appearances, posting at least five assists in his seventh straight outing.

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