Miami faces Cleveland, looks to stop home losing streak
Miami aims to stop its 3-game home slide with a win over ClevelandMARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI HEAT 7-7 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-7 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Bucks · Wed 12:30AM
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Bam Adebayo - Double-doubles in return Adebayo chipped in 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 111-88 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Adebayo returned from a one-game absence, recording a low-end double-double. It was a rough night for the Heat, soundly beaten by a Pelicans squad that was missing Brandon Ingram (knee) on the second night of a back-to-back. It's been a bumpy season for Miami, who currently occupy the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They remain within striking distance of the top six, but they are going to need to find some consistency should they hope to avoid the play-in.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Terry Rozier - Quiet night Friday Rozier chipped in 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Friday's 111-88 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Rozier was barely noticeable in the loss, scoring fewer than 20 points for the sixth time in the past eight games. Although he remains a top-60 player across the season, his value has taken a hit since joining Miami. While he remains a must-roster player, managers should temper their expectations on both ends of the floor.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Cain - Garbage time appearance in loss Cain closed Friday's 111-88 loss to New Orleans with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across four minutes.
Impact Cain saw four minutes of garbage time, just the second time he has seen the floor this month. To this point, Cain has only played in 18 games all season, typically used when the game is done and dusted. From a fantasy perspective, his value is non-existent.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Wayward Heat unable to make anything of return home, fall to Pelicans, 111-88 MIAMI - If you didn’t know better, you would think the Miami Heat are bent on attempting to recreate last season’s playoff path that started...
MARCH 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pelicans Stat Leader Highlights: Jose Alvarado with 17 Points vs. Miami Heat
MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE
Pelicans Stat Leader Highlights: CJ McCollum with 30 Points vs. Miami Heat
MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE
CJ McCollum steps up with 30 points as Pelicans crush Heat CJ McCollum scored a game-high 30 points as the New Orleans Pelicans routed the host Miami Heat 111-88 on Friday night.New Orleans (43-27) i...
MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
McCollum scores 30 as Pelicans add to Heat's home woes with 111-88 win CJ McCollum scored 30 points, Jose Alvarado added 17 and the New Orleans Pelicans had no trouble in a 111-88 win over the Miami Heat on Frid...
MARCH 23 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Photos: Pelicans, New Amsterdam Vodka host Watch Party at Wrong Iron The New Orleans Pelicans and New Amsterdam Vodka hosted a watch party at Wrong Iron for their game against the Miami Heat on Friday, March 2...
MARCH 23 • NBA.COM
Photos: Pelicans at Heat | Game Action 3/22/2024 Game action photos from the Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans game on Friday, March 22 during the 2023‑24 NBA season.
MARCH 23 • NBA.COM
Thomas Bryant - Retreats to bench Bryant will come off the bench Friday night against the Pelicans.
Impact Bryant will shift back to a bench role now that Bam Adebayo has been cleared to return from his one-game suspension. Bryant is averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in his last five appearances off the bench.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Will play Friday Martin (ankle) has been cleared to play Friday against the Pelicans, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Martin was added to the injury report as probable, so this update comes as no surprise. He's averaging 10.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances, all off the bench.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Probable for Friday Martin is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to right ankle discomfort, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Martin was initially listed as available for Friday's matchup, but he was downgraded a few hours before tipoff. However, he's still likely to suit up despite his ankle issue.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo - Will play Friday Adebayo (back) will play Friday against the Pelicans.
Impact Adebayo will return from a one-game absence and shouldn't face any limitations. Before he was sidelined, the big man posted four double-doubles over his last five appearances and averaged 19.0 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.6 minutes during that stretch.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Heat hope Bam Adebayo can return to face Pelicans All of a sudden, Bam Adebayo has a 3-point shot.The Miami Heat center made just nine 3-pointers in his first 472 NBA games.But, over the pas...
MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Adebayo, Heat to host Ingram and the Pelicans
The Miami Heat host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference actionMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duncan Robinson - Still out Friday Robinson (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Robinson will miss his second straight contest Friday due to left facet syndrome in his back. Patty Mills is in line to draw another start in his absence. Robinson's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Love - Remains sidelined Friday Love (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Love hasn't suited up this month due to his heel injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo - Questionable for Friday Adebayo (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Adebayo missed Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a lower back contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. If he remains out, Nikola Jovic, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson could continue to see increased run.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
U. of Miami's Katie Meier retires after 23 years as women's basketball coach Katie Meier will end her 23-year tenure as a women’s basketball coach, which included the last 19 seasons at the University of Miami Miami a...
MARCH 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
U. of Miami's Katie Meier retires after 23 years as women's basketball coach Katie Meier will end her 23-year tenure as a women’s basketball coach, which included the last 19 seasons at the University of Miami Miami a...
MARCH 21 • SACBEE.COM
FieldHosue Vision | Cavs vs Heat | 3.20.2024
MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE
Patty Mills - Misses seven threes vs. Cavs Mills tallied 10 points (3-11 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 25 minutes in Wednesday's 107-104 win over Cleveland.
Impact Mills has been a three-point specialist during his 15-year tenure in the NBA, but the Australian guard has gone 3-for-31 from beyond the arc over his last six outings. He got the start Wednesday with Duncan Robinson (back) out, but Mills would return to the bench if the former returns. Given Mills' recent struggles from three, head coach Erik Spoelstra could also insert Jaime Jaquez back into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans if Robinson is unable to suit up.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
