Final Injury Report for Heat-Hornets: Will Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins Play?

Tuesday evening sees the Miami Heat heading away from home for an Eastern Conference clash against the Charlotte Hornets.

Coming into Tuesday’s matchup, Miami holds a 38-30 standing, having recently suffered a home defeat to the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

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During Saturday’s defeat against the Magic, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was the Heat’s top performer, contributing 22 points and seven assists from the bench. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo also chipped in with 20 points and seven rebounds.

Miami now aims to recover on Tuesday when they confront the Hornets in a challenging away game.

Conversely, Charlotte approaches Tuesday’s game with a 34-34 standing, having been defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in an away game on Saturday afternoon.

Miles Bridges was the Hornets’ leading scorer in Saturday’s defeat, finishing with 22 points and four rebounds. Kon Knueppel also contributed significantly, tallying 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

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As both teams vie for a win in Tuesday’s game, there’s a possibility that several crucial players on both sides might be absent due to various injuries.

Miami Heat Injury Update: Status of Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins

The Heat currently have five players on their injury report, notably Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins.

Adebayo’s status for Miami is questionable because of right calf tightness, potentially causing him to miss his initial game since December 27.

Should Adebayo be unavailable, Kel’el Ware and Jaquez Jr. might see expanded playing time when facing the Hornets.

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Wiggins has been declared out by the Heat because of a toe injury, leading him to miss his sixth straight game. Terry Rozier also remains absent from the squad.

Pelle Larsson is probable and anticipated to play, notwithstanding a bruised left elbow. Similarly, Nikola Jovic is probable to return from a back injury after being absent for the past 11 games.

Charlotte Hornets Injury Status: Is Tidjane Salaun Available?

Conversely, the Hornets’ injury report features just one player, forward Tidjane Salaun, who has been ruled out.

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Salaun has been sidelined by Charlotte due to a left calf strain, marking his seventh consecutive game missed.

As Salaun remains out, Grant Williams and Josh Green are likely to maintain expanded roles coming off the bench.

Supporters can tune in to Tuesday evening’s game between the Heat and Hornets, broadcast live from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. ET.

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