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Miami Heat make starting lineup adjustments with Jimmy Butler injured
Playing without Jimmy Butler a second straight game, the Miami Heat are going with the same starting lineup.
The starters are: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez.
Here’s the game preview:
Game time: 7 p.m., Kia Center, Orlando
TV: FanDuel Sports Network
Betting line: Heat +1.5
VITALS: The Heat and Magic meet for the third of four regular season matchups. So far this season, Orlando has won both matchups, but has lost the season series to the Heat the past five straight seasons. The HEAT are 79-61 all-time versus the Magic during the regular season, including 44-25 in home games and 35-36 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Duncan Robinson
G Tyler Herro
C Bam Adebayo
F Haywood Highsmith
F Jaime Jaquez
MAGIC
F Tristan da Silva
F Trevelin Queen
C Goga Bitadze
G Jalen Suggs
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
INJUY REPORT
HEAT
Jimmy Butler: Out – conditioning
Terry Rozier: Questionable – knee
Dru Smith: Out – Achilles
Josh Richardson: Out – Heel
MAGIC
Paolo Banchero: Out – Oblique
Gary Harris: Questionable – hamstring
Mac McClung: Out – G League
Franz Wagner: Out – Oblique
Moritz Wagner: Out – Knee
QUOTABLE
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on blowing a 25-point lead in the previous loss to the Magic: “We had to address it first. If you just brush it under the rug, it was a tough loss. Those are the ones that hit you in the gut hard. There’s a lesson to be learned in that. You have a rough fourth quarter. I’ve watched it several times. I found different lessons each time.”
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The Miami Heat have been forced to make some adjustments to their starting lineup with star player Jimmy Butler sidelined due to injury. The team announced that Butler would be out indefinitely with a sprained ankle, leaving a void in the starting lineup.
In response, head coach Erik Spoelstra has made some changes to the starting lineup to compensate for Butler’s absence. One of the key adjustments is moving Tyler Herro into the starting lineup in place of Butler. Herro has shown flashes of brilliance this season and has the ability to score in bunches, making him a natural fit to fill Butler’s shoes.
Additionally, the Heat have also inserted veteran forward Trevor Ariza into the starting lineup to provide some defensive stability and leadership in Butler’s absence. Ariza is known for his defensive prowess and his ability to knock down outside shots, which will be crucial for the team moving forward.
While losing Butler is certainly a blow to the Heat, they have shown resilience in the past and have the depth to weather the storm. With Herro and Ariza stepping up in the starting lineup, the Heat will look to continue their strong play and remain competitive in the Eastern Conference.
Stay tuned for updates on Butler’s injury status and how the Heat continue to adjust their lineup in his absence. #MiamiHeat #JimmyButler #InjuryAdjustments #NBA
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