UPDATE: Key Miami Heat Player Misses Practice Before 76ers Game

According to Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints, Terry Rozier was unable to practice on Tuesday.

Mar 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (00) reacts to a call / Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: Terry Rozier has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

Via The Miami Heat: "INJURY UPDATE: Duncan Robinson (facet) is listed as probable to play in tomorrow night’s game vs the Sixers.

Terry Rozier (neck) has been ruled out."

#MIAvsPHI INJURY UPDATE: Duncan Robinson (facet) is listed as probable to play in tomorrow night’s game vs the Sixers.

Terry Rozier (neck) has been ruled out.

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 16, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in Pennsylvania.

Whoever wins the game will become the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, while the loser will play another play-in tournament game for a chance to be the eighth seed.

Before the game (on Tuesday), the Heat held practice and one of their best players was unable to participate.

Via Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints: "Terry Rozier did not practice. Duncan Robinson and Kevin Love were limited."

Terry Rozier did not practice. Duncan Robinson and Kevin Love were limited. #HeatCulture

Status still unknown for tomorrow against Philly. Will know later today.

— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) April 16, 2024

Rozier has missed each of the previous four games, so this will be his fifth straight out of action.

He has been an important player for Miami, so this could be a big loss for them heading into their showdown with the 76ers.

The former Louisville star finished the regular season with averages of 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 61 games.

Apr 7, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Heat, they are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 record in 82 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a three-game winning streak.

Last season, the Heat lost to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.