Miami Heat Make Roster Move After Knicks Game

The Miami Heat assigned Orlando Robinson to the G League.

On Saturday afternoon, the Miami Heat faced off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.   

The Heat lost the game by a score of 125-109, and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points.  

Orlando Robinson only played one minute, and after the game, the Heat assigned him to the G League.    

Via Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel on Saturday: "Orlando Robinson, RJ Hampton, Cole Swider headed to the G League from the Heat"

Orlando Robinson, RJ Hampton, Cole Swider headed to the G League from the Heat

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 27, 2024

Robinson has played in 20 games for the Heat this season and is averaging 4.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 51.7% from the field.

He has also been excellent during his time with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (the Heat's G League affiliate).  

In four regular-season games, the 23-year-old has averages of 28.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 56.6% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range.

The Skyforce will play their next game on Tuesday evening. 

As for the Heat, they are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-22 record in their first 46 games.   

They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak and are just 3-7 over their last ten games. 

Following the Knicks, the Heat will host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Monday evening in Miami. 

On the road, they have gone 12-12 in 24 games, while they are 12-10 in the 22 games they have played at home. 

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