The Miami Heat will face the Dallas Mavericks on Monday at Kaseya Center with several key players unavailable.
Tyler Herro is questionable after recovering from left ankle surgery, while Nikola Jovic (right hip impingement), Norman Powell (left groin strain), and Andrew Wiggins (left hip flexor strain) are all sidelined. Vladislav Goldin remains out on a two-way G League assignment, and Terry Rozier is not with the team.
Miami has won its last two games, relying heavily on Powell, who is averaging 24.9 points per game. Bam Adebayo contributes 19.7 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest, while Wiggins adds 16.7 points when available. Kel’el Ware leads the team with 10.3 rebounds per game, and Davion Mitchell directs the offense with 7.3 assists. Herro’s possible return could provide a significant boost to the Heat’s backcourt.
The Mavericks are dealing with their own injury challenges. Anthony Davis is doubtful with a left calf strain, Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dereck Lively II (right foot) are out, and Dante Exum is lost for the season after right knee surgery. Brandon Williams (low back tightness) and Ryan Nembhard (left knee sprain) are listed as questionable. Cooper Flagg is available despite a right thumb splint.
Dallas enters the matchup with a 5-13 record after consecutive games against Memphis and New Orleans, winning the latter 118-115. Davis leads the Mavericks in scoring (20.8) and rebounding (10.2), while D’Angelo Russell contributes 5.0 assists per game. Secondary scoring and rebounding come from Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington.
Miami will aim to extend its two-game winning streak despite the absences.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at Kaseya Center.
