Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Tuesday.
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Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Tuesday.With Mitchell and Herro back, Miami will roll out its preferred starting unit. That will push Kel'el Ware and Dru Smith back to the bench, though Ware should still play a significant role as a reserve. Smith, however, won't play enough to be considered as a streamer, even on a day with only two games.
Norman Powell notched 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Kings.The Heat starters struggled on Saturday, with Powell and Andrew Wiggins (13/4/4 with one three-pointer) being the only ones in double figures. And while the former offered solid production in points and percentages, his production outside of those categories was meager. Powell is still providing top-50 fantasy value, so managers have little to worry about going into Week 8. The Heat visit Orlando on Tuesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup, with the winner heading to Las Vegas.
Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Kel'el Ware and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Friday.Powell will replace Tyler Herro (toe) in the starting lineup, so the main change here is Ware replacing Pelle Larsson in the starting unit. Larsson had started the last game with Powell out but won't hold much value as a reserve. Ware should be in for a big night as a starter.
Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.Larsson suffered a sprained right foot during Monday's win over the Clippers, but he is healthy enough to play and start in Dallas. Norman Powell (ankle) is out despite the Heat listing him as active, which means Larsson will start after coming off the bench on Monday.
Andrew Wiggins: Drops season high in lossWiggins posted 31 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 138-135 loss to the Pistons.