The Miami Heat have just suffered four straight defeats but face the Washington Wizards (1-3) on Friday at Kaseya Center.
Miami has dealt with numerous injuries this season but should pull out a win against the Wizards with relative ease.
The Heat just suffered a disappointing 4-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Heat’s Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo provide injury updates in season opener.
Before the Miami Heat played their first match in the NBA group stage, there was an update on the injuries of 7 players on the team, including star Jimmy Butler.
and Bam Adebayo according to ClutchPoints.
Both have missed at least one game so far, despite only playing one five-a-side game in the new season.
Heat fans should breathe a sigh of relief as Butler is listed as “probable” for tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards as he hurts his right knee.
tendinitis.
As for Adebayo, he will be “ready” as his injury is a left hip injury.
For the Heat to break a four-game losing streak, they will need Butler and Adebayo, not just at the beginning of the season.
tournament of the season, but to reverse the general trend.
These two are not the only ones named on the injury report as five other key players are also there.
Caleb Martin is once again “out” due to a left knee injury that sidelined him for much of the preseason and regular season.
He stood out in the playoffs as a key piece capable of scoring and finishing at the basket.
After missing the last game against the Nets, Kevin Love is listed as “available” and will likely return to the starting lineup tonight.
Haywood Highsmith is ‘ready’ to take part in the game when he makes his season debut on Wednesday.
He stood out in the Heat’s magical win last season, showing he possesses the team’s strong defensive style, but he also showed he can shoot the deep ball.
Highsmith showed off both of these traits against the Nets despite the loss by hitting three of his four three-pointers and blocking a defender to perfection.
Exciting rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.
is also listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Nets.
Wizards after his first start in Love’s position.
Even though he struggled offensively as Jaquez scored two points and missed all six of his three-point attempts, he was still disruptive on defense.
Last on the list is guard Dru Smith, who the Heat gave him a standard contract just before the season.
He is on the injury report, but will be available because he has a right shoulder injury.
After the Heat lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Nets after trailing by 15 points late in the second half, the start of the season could be seen as an imaginary “fresh start” after a steep slump their importance.
Miami will face the Wizards tonight at 8:44:44 p.m.
(EST) at the Kaseya Center.
