The Miami Heat are on the street on Tuesday evening as they journey to tackle the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Miami enters Tuesday’s sport with a 38-30 document after shedding at dwelling to the Orlando Magic on Saturday evening.
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Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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In Saturday’s loss to the Magic, Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the way in which for the Heat as he recorded 22 factors and 7 assists off the bench whereas Bam Adebayo added 20 factors and 7 rebounds of his personal.
Now Miami will attempt to bounce again on Tuesday as they face off towards the Hornets in a troublesome street matchup.
On the opposite aspect, Charlotte enters Tuesday’s contest with a 34-34 document after shedding on the street to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday afternoon.
Charlotte Hornets ahead Miles Bridges (0)© Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Miles Brides led the way in which for the Hornets in Saturday’s loss as he ended the sport with 22 factors and 4 rebounds whereas Kon Knueppel recorded 20 factors, six rebounds and three assists.
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While each groups wish to choose up a victory in Tuesday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers resulting from accidents.
Heat Injury Report: Will Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins Play?
For the Heat, they’ve five players listed on their injury report, together with each Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins.
Miami Heat heart Bam Adebayo (13)© Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Miami has listed Adebayo as questionable resulting from proper calf tightness and he’s at risk of lacking his first sport since December 27.
If Adebayo is sidelined, Kel’el Ware and Jaquez Jr. may each be in line for elevated roles towards the Hornets.
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Miami Heat ahead Andrew Wiggins (21).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The Heat have dominated out Wiggins resulting from a toe damage as he’ll miss his sixth consecutive contest whereas Terry Rozeir stays away from the crew.
Pelle Larsson has been listed as possible and he’s anticipated to play regardless of coping with a bruised left elbow whereas Nikola Jovic is possible resulting from a again damage and he’s anticipated to return after lacking the final 11 video games.
Hornets Injury Report: Will Tidjane Salaun Play?
On the opposite aspect, the Hornets have just one participant listed on their damage report as they’ve dominated out ahead Tidjane Salaun.
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Charlotte Hornets ahead Tidjane Salaun (31)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Charlotte has dominated out Salaun resulting from a left calf pressure as he’ll miss his seventh consecutive contest.
With Salaun nonetheless sidelined, Grant Williams and Josh Green may each proceed to have bigger roles off the bench.
Fans can catch Tuesday evening’s matchup between the Heat and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 17, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.