The Heat may get some key pieces back when they host in-state rival Orlando on Saturday.
Guard Tyler Herro is questionable as he deals with a sore left quadriceps, as is guard Norman Powell (strained right groin). Forward Andrew Wiggins (inflamed left big toe) and forward Nikola Jovic (lower back) are listed as out for Saturday’s game.
Guard Dru Smith, who played over 21 minutes against Milwaukee on Thursday, was listed as probable with a hip injury.
Despite Miami’s injury woes, the Heat are rolling. With its win over Milwaukee on Thursday, Miami is on a seven-game winning streak that has helped its playoff position.
Herro has missed the last two games with his quad injury. The key guard has played in only 20 games this season as he has dealt with multiple injuries.
In his nine-game stretch after returning from a rib injury in February, Herro averaged 22.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.3 rebounds. He is averaging 22.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season.
“He wants to be out there. He understands this time of the year,” Spoelstra said of Herro before Miami beat Washington on Tuesday “He’s missed enough time that he wants to go for it. That’s the way he’s wired. He sees that we’re playing good basketball right now, but we’ll see. We’ll be responsible with it.”
Powell, an All-Star this season, leads the team with 22.5 points per game and has 3.6 rebounds per game. He has not played since Feb. 26.
Wiggins, who has 15.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, has missed four games. Jovic, who is averaging 7.5 points, has not played since Feb. 20.
Orlando is also dealing with injuries entering Saturday’s game. Center Jonathan Isaac suffered a scary-looking left knee strain against the Wizards on Thursday. Guard Anthony Black and forward Franz Wagner are also listed as out.