For their Tuesday night game against the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat have revealed their injury report, and there are some encouraging developments for the group.
Both Jamal Cain (left thumb sprain) and Bam Adebayo (lower back contusion) are listed as available for the Heat, which is encouraging because Adebayo missed a game earlier this month against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Miami will still be without Tyler Herro (right foot medial tendinitis), Josh Richardson (right shoulder surgery), and Duncan Robinson (left facet syndrome) for this matchup, but the Heat may be able to get back in the lineup with a few important players.
Josh Richardson (right shoulder surgery), Duncan Robinson (left facet syndrome), and Tyler Herro (right foot medial tendinitis) will all miss this game for Miami; nevertheless, the Heat could be able to re-enter the lineup with a few key players.
Apart from Jaquez, Kevin Love (bruised right heel) and Caleb Martin (difficulty in right ankle) are also mentioned as questionable. Since missing the Heat’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 10, Martin has not missed a game for the team in a long time.
In contrast, Love hasn’t played since the Portland Trail Blazers game on February 27. His potential return to action for the Warriors game would be a huge advantage for Miami’s frontcourt.
The five-time All-Star is shooting 34.9 percent from three-point range and 44.3 percent from the field this season, enough for an average of 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
The Heat are seeded seventh and now 0.5 games behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth spot, so Tuesday night’s game, like pretty much every game left in the regular season, will have a significant impact on the club.
Ahead of Monday night’s action, Golden State is also fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament. The Warriors are only one game ahead of the Houston Rockets, who have won eight straight games.
The Warriors and Heat are expected to face play in Miami’s Kaseya Center at 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday.
