Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Jimmy Butler Questionable
The Miami Heat are hoping to avoid their fourth straight loss against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening.
However, a plethora of injuries may hurt Miami’s chances of success. The Heat are dealing with the injury bug for the second straight regular season.
Injury Report:
HEAT
Josh Richardson: Available – Right Heel; Tendinopathy
Duncan Robinson: Available – Left Foot; Sprain
Kevin Love: Available – Left Shoulder; Contusion
Bam Adebayo: Probable – Left Hip; Contusion
Jimmy Butler: Questionable – Right Knee; Tendinitis
Haywood Highsmith: Questionable – Left Knee; Sprain
Caleb Martin: Out – Left Knee; Tendinosis
NETS
Nic Claxton: Out – Left Ankle; Sprain
Noah Clowney: Out – G League – On Assignment
Cameron Johnson: Out – Left Calf; Strain
Dariq Whitehead: Out – G League – On Assignment
Spencer Dinwiddie: Doubtful – Left Ankle; Sprain
Dennis Smith Jr.: Doubtful – Left Hip; Contusion
Guard Tyler Herro is keeping the Heat afloat this season because Butler and Adebayo are dealing with injuries. Through four games, he is averaging 25.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and four assists on 42 percent shooting.
With so many players’ statuses unknown, the Heat are in danger of beginning the year with a 1-4 record. Herro has recorded 28 or more points in two games, but Miami is 0-2 in these circumstances.
Brooklyn is fourth in the league in points per game with an average of 122. They rank third in field goal percentage and second in three-point percentage.
Star Mikal Bridges is coming off a 24-point performance in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Guard Cam Thomas has scored a minimum of 30 points in each of the Nets’ contests.