The Miami Heat (6-4) are facing off against the Charlotte Hornets (3-6) on Tuesday.
Miami has won five consecutive games behind superstar performances from big man Bam Adebayo. Meanwhile, Charlotte is coming off a 22-point loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Injury Report:
HEAT
Jamal Cain: Out – G League – Two-Way
R.J. Hampton: Out – G League – Two-Way
Tyler Herro: Out – Right Ankle; Sprain
Caleb Martin: Out – Left Knee; Knee Tendinosis
Josh Richardson: Probable – Back; Spasms
Kevin Love: Available – Left Shoulder; Contusion
Dru Smith: Available – Right Ac Joint; Sprain
HORNETS
James Bouknight: Out – Left Knee; Surgery
Miles Bridges: Out – League Suspension
Gordon Hayward: Probable – Right Hamstring; Strain
Cody Martin: Out – Left Knee; Injury Recovery
Brandon Miller: Probable – Left Ankle; Sprain
Frank Ntilikina: Out – Left Tibia; Nondisplaced fracture
Terry Rozier: Out – Left Groin; Strain
Veteran Kyle Lowry is returning to the lineup after resting in the Heat’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He recorded a near triple double performance against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Heat should continue starting Duncan Robinson in place of the injured Herro. Robinson recorded 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists on 50 percent shooting against San Antonio.
Martin’s return date is uncertain, but his role on the team is undecided as of now. Forwards Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Haywood Highsmith are thriving for the Heat.
