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Jakucionis will start against the Thunder on Saturday.
The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod for the second time this season due to Tyler Herro (toe/rib) being sidelined. Jakucionis previously started a loss to Boston on Dec. 19, when he posted 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Good to go Saturday
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Jovic (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jovic was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to an illness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and face the Thunder. Over eight appearances so far this month, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 20.9 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Sitting out Saturday
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Herro (toe, rib) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Herro will sit Saturday after getting banged up over his last few appearances. Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith will presumably be asked to step up in Herro's absence.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Dealing with illness
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Jovic (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Jovic is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest. If he's unable to play, then Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson would be in line for more minutes off the bench. In eight games since Jan. 1, Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 20.9 minutes per game.
Jaquez (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Jaquez will miss his second straight game while dealing with a left knee sprain. Pelle Larsson should take on a sizable role in Jaquez's absence, with Nikola Jovic and Simone Fontecchio also candidates for increased minutes. Jaquez's next chance to return comes Monday against the Warriors.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Won't play Saturday
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Mitchell (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
A shoulder bruise is costing Mitchell a second straight game. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Warriors. If Tyler Herro (toe, rib) ends up being out as well, the Heat could need Dru Smith to function as the top point guard Saturday.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Iffy for Saturday
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Herro (toe, rib) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The Heat continue to monitor the health of the banged-up Herro, who's dealing with minor toe and rib injuries. With Jaime Jaquez (knee) already sidelined, Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic could see a jump in minutes Saturday.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Handles increased role off bench
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Jakucionis had 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 119-114 loss to the Celtics.
With Davion Mitchell (shoulder) and Jaime Jaquez (knee) sidelined, Jakucionis played his most minutes since Dec. 19 in Boston, when he notched 17 points (5-13 FG), six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during his first career NBA start. Jakucionis has played more than 20 minutes only four times this season, so this performance appears to be an outlier.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Tapers off in second half
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Adebayo collected 22 points (8-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists and four rebounds over 33 minutes during Miami's 119-114 loss to Boston on Thursday.
Adebayo looked to be on his way to a big game after scoring 17 points in the first half, but he could muster just five points in the second while connecting on just two of his eight field-goal attempts. The veteran center has seen his scoring numbers dip this season, but he has scored 20-plus-points in back-to-back games. The Heat wrap up their three-game home stand Saturday against the Thunder.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Efficient shooting night in loss
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Herro tallied 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block over 31 minutes during the Heat's 119-114 loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
Herro came out firing with 15 of his 22 points coming in the first half, and he finished Thursday's game tied with Bam Adebayo for the second-most points on the Heat behind Norman Powell (26). Herro has scored at least 17 points in each of his last five outings since returning from an extended absence due to a right big toe contusion. Over that span, he has averaged 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 31.5 minutes per game.
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Heat's Norman Powell: Team-high 26 points vs. Boston
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Powell registered 26 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Miami's 119-114 loss to Boston on Thursday.
Powell was one of three Heat players to score 20-plus-points during Thursday's game, with 15 of his points coming in the second half. The veteran wing has scored at least 21 points in nine of his last 10 outings, and over that span he has averaged 24.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.3 threes and 1.1 steals over 29.5 minutes per game while connecting on 51.8 percent of his field-goal attempts.
Larsson will start Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson will join the starting five with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) ruled out for Thursday's matchup. Larsson fared well in his last start Sunday, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: MRI shows knee irritation
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Jaquez underwent an MRI on Thursday that showed knee irritation, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez has already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, though Thursday's scans indicate that he could miss additional time. The team has yet to comment on a timetable for a return, so he can be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's clash against the Thunder.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Upgraded to available
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Jovic (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
The Heat are giving Jovic the green light to play through right knee soreness Thursday. The forward played just six minutes in Tuesday's win over the Suns, though the absence of Jaime Jaquez (elbow) does free up some playing time in the Miami frontcourt.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Ruled out for Thursday
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Jaquez (knee) will not play Thursday against the Celtics.
Jaquez was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Thunder. In the meantime, Nikola Jovic could pick up some run in Jaquez's absence.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Listed out with shoulder contusion
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Mitchell is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics with a left shoulder contusion.
Mitchell can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown against the defending-champion Thunder. With the point guard out Thursday, Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith should see added playing time in Miami's backcourt.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Gets green light
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Herro (toe/ribs) will play Thursday against the Celtics.
Herro was previously listed as probable with two minor injuries. Over his last four games for Miami, Herro has posted 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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