Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Injury Report: Jimmy Butler Sidelined

The injury report for Wednesday's game between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic
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The Miami Heat (15-12) are hoping to redeem their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening against the Orlando Magic (16-9).

Miami held their own against Minnesota but fell short 112-108 on Monday. On the other hand, Orlando is coming off back-to-back defeats against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Here's the injury report:

HEAT

Jimmy Butler: Out - Left Calf Strain

Jamal Cain: Probable - G League - Two-Way

R.J. Hampton: Questionable - G League - Two-Way

Nikola Jovic: Probable - G League - On Assignment

Kevin Love: Questionable - Stomach Illness

Dru Smith: Out - Right Acl 3rd Degree Sprain

Cole Swider: Questionable - G League - Two-Way

MAGIC

Markelle Fultz: Out - Left Knee Tendinitis

Kevon Harris: Out - Coach's Decision

Jett Howard: Out - G League - On Assignment

Joe Ingles: Questionable - Left Ankle Sprain

Trevelin Queen: Out - G League - Two-Way

Butler had a mediocre showing in Monday's defeat. It is up to Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo to lead Miami to victory. The star duo returned from injury against the Wolves.

Love acts as a veteran leader for the team. In recent matchups, he has been contributing at a high level from three-point range. His top performance came against the Chicago Bulls, where he recorded 22 points and seven rebounds on 60 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

With forward Haywood Highsmith and guard Kyle Lowry off the report, the Heat regain multiple key contributors.

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Anthony Pasciolla
ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com