The Miami Heat faced significant lineup challenges due to injuries but managed to secure a win against the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 104-101. Key players such as Jimmy Butler (foot), Nikola Jovic (hamstring), Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel), Josh Richardson (shoulder), Cole Swider (G League), and Alondes Williams (G League) were unavailable for the game. Despite these absences, the Heat fielded a starting lineup of Rozier, D. Robinson, Jaquez, Highsmith, and Adebayo, marking the team's 32nd different starting lineup this season, a new franchise record. In the victory, Robinson led the scoring with 30 points, including seven 3-pointers, followed by Adebayo with 20 points and 17 rebounds. Rozier and Jaquez Jr. also made significant contributions to the win. The Heat's performance underlines their resilience and depth despite the injury setbacks.
Pregame recap: - Jimmy Butler (right foot) is out. - As is Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain). - Harris will be with team on upcoming road trip. - Nurse says Joel Embiid (left knee) is doing on-court work, but not full team activities. - No update on De'Anthony Melton (back).
Sixers vs Heat pregame recap: - Jimmy Butler (right foot contusion) is out. - As is Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain) - Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid (left knee) is doing on-court work, but not full team activities. - No update on De'Anthony Melton (back).
#MIAvsPHI INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel) and Nikola Jovic (hamstring) have all been ruled out of tonight's game vs the Sixers. Jimmy Butler (foot) is listed as questionable.
Afternoon injury report for Sixers: Covington, OUT Embiid, OUT Harris, QUESTIONABLE (ankle) Kai Jones, OUT (right hamstring strain) Melton, OUT Terq Smith, OUT (on assignment)
#HEATWin final - Miami 104, Detroit 101 š„ Robinson: 30pts (7 3s), 5asts & 4rebs š„ Adebayo: 20pts, 17rebs & 3asts š„ Rozier: 17pts, 9asts & 6rebs š„ Jaquez Jr.: 15pts, 4asts & 3rebs š„ Martin: 10pts & 7rebs https://t.co/yxrFmPKvJ2
With Butler and Jovic out today, Heat going with a starting lineup of Rozier, D. Robinson, Jaquez, Highsmith and Adebayo vs. Pistons. This is the Heat's 32nd different starting lineup, which sets a new franchise record.
Heat without Jimmy Butler (foot), Nikola Jovic (hamstring), Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel), Josh Richardson (shoulder), Cole Swider (G League) and Alondes Williams (G League) today vs. Pistons. 11 strong for the Heat this afternoon. https://t.co/CatcdfIMq1