Heat's Bam Adebayo: Swats five shots against Atlanta
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Adebayo recorded 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
Adebayo came up big on the defensive end the floor, grabbing eight defensive boards and notching a game-high five blocks. He's logged a double-double in each of the Heat's two Play-In Tournament games, but he'll have his hands full in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, with the Heat hitting the road to face the Cavaliers for Game 1 on Sunday.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Comes up big in overtime
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Mitchell finished Friday's 123-114 overtime win over the Hawks in the Play-In Tournament with 16 points (5-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five assists and three rebounds over 40 minutes.
Despite coming off the bench, Mitchell was one of four Heat players to play at least 40 minutes in Friday's elimination game. He played a decisive role in Miami's win, including in overtime when he scored nine points while making key plays on both ends of the floor. Mitchell has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings (including the Heat's two Play-In Tournament games), and over that span he has averaged 13.3 points, 6.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 32.8 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Drops 30 points in Play-In Game
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Herro tallied 30 points (10-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists over 44 minutes in Friday's 123-114 overtime win against the Hawks in the Play-In Tournament.
Herro came alive late in Friday's game, scoring 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to help propel Miami to the first round of the playoffs. He's scored 68 points combined across his two outings in the Play-In Tournament while connecting on 57.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. Herro and the Heat will have their hands full Sunday in Game 1 against the Cavaliers.
Jovic (hand) is available for Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jovic has been out of action since Feb. 23 due to a fractured right hand. His improved health is a positive development, although the 21-year-old isn't guaranteed to see any minutes Friday with the Heat's primary rotation intact.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Available Friday
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Larsson (ankle) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson will suit up for Friday's elimination game, though he was also available for Wednesday's Play-In Game win over Chicago and didn't see the floor. The rookie forward isn't guaranteed minutes against Atlanta, as the club will have its usual rotation available.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Won't play Friday
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Love (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.
Love has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a personal matter. The veteran's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Cavaliers, provided the Heat win Friday's elimination game.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Upgraded to probable
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Jovic (hand) is listed as probable for Friday's Play-In Game versus the Hawks.
Jovic hasn't played since Feb. 23 due to a fractured right hand but is nearing a return to action. However, Coach Eric Spoelstra said that Jovic is unlikely to receive any playing time against Atlanta, even if he's in uniform, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Expected to suit up Friday
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Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.
Larsson missed the club's final three regular-season games due to a sprained right ankle, though he's trending in the right direction Friday. The rookie forward was available for Wednesday's Play-In Game win over Chicago but didn't play. Larsson isn't guaranteed playing time if he's officially cleared, as the club's usual rotation is healthy.
Love (personal) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love has missed the last 13 games due to personal reasons. Despite the long absence, the veteran big man has a chance to play Friday in the Play-In Game in Atlanta. The one-time NBA champion had a rough regular season, averaging career-low numbers across the board with 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 23 games.
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