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