Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas Out

The injury report for Saturday evening’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets

The Miami Heat (10-6) are facing off against the Brooklyn Nets (6-8) on Saturday in the second night of their back-to-back.

The Heat are fresh off a gut-wrenching loss to the New York Knicks, 100-98. On the other hand, the Nets fell short to the Atlanta Hawks 147-145 on Wednesday evening.

Injury report:

HEAT

Jimmy Butler: Questionable - Ankle

Bam Adebayo: Out - Left Hip Contusion

R.J. Hampton: Out - Right Knee Sprain

Tyler Herro: Out - Right Ankle Sprain

Nikola Jovic: Out - G League - On Assignment

Duncan Robinson: Out - Right Thumb Sprain

Orlando Robinson: Out - G League - On Assignment

Dru Smith: Out - Right ACL Third Degree Sprain

NETS

Ben Simmons: Out - Left Lower Back Nerve Impingement

Dennis Smith Jr.: Out - Lower Back Sprain

Cam Thomas: Out - Left Ankle Sprain

The Heat and Nets have split the series this season, but Miami emerged victorious 122-115 in their most recent meeting. Jimmy Butler was the game’s leading scorer with 36 points, while Mikal Bridges and Lonnie Walker IV led Brooklyn, recording 23 points each.

Without Simmons and Thomas, Brooklyn will struggle in multiple areas. Simmons provides lockdown defense, while Thomas is averaging 26.9 points.

For Miami, Robinson's presence is crucial, as he recorded 26 points on 57.1 percent shooting in their last matchup.

The Heat are searching for redemption, while Brooklyn hopes to snap their three-game losing streak.

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Play Of The Night: Jaime Jaquez Jr. Sends Half Court Lob To Jimmy Butler

Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Inside the Heat.

He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on Instagram @anthonypasci

You can also check out his personal blog HERE

TikTok: @allthingsheat

Follow all of our Miami Heat coverage on Facebook here

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here