The Miami Heat (11-8) are taking on the Indiana Pacers (9-8) for their second matchup in three days.
In their Thursday evening matchup, Jimmy Butler’s 36-point performance led them to a 142-132 victory. For Indiana, superstar guard Tyrese Haliburton’s 44-point effort wasn’t enough.
Injury report:
HEAT
Bam Adebayo: Out – Left Hip Contusion
Jimmy Butler: Probable – Right Ankle Sprain
R.J. Hampton: Out – Right Knee Sprain
Tyler Herro: Out – Right Ankle Sprain
Haywood Highsmith: Available – Lower Back Contusion
Duncan Robinson: Available – Right Thumb Sprain
Dru Smith: Out – Right Knee ACL 3rd Degree Sprain
PACERS
Jalen Smith: Out – Left Knee, Heel; Bone Bruise, Contusion
Kendall Brown: Questionable – G League – Two-Way
Tyrese Haliburton: Questionable – Right Knee Bruise
Oscar Tshiebwe: Questionable – G League – Two-Way
Isaiah Wong: Questionable – G League – Two-Way
The Heat were able to squeak out the win without Adebayo in the second half. However, without the All-Star big man for the entire game, Myles Turner may thrive on both ends of the floor. He recorded 13 points and nine rebounds on 35.7 percent shooting against Miami.
If Haliburton is sidelined, the Pacers chances of winning decrease significantly. He provides their high-powered offense with three-level scoring along with elite playmaking.
The Pacers are seeking redemption, which may not occur if Haliburton is unable to go.
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