A week ago, it seemed the Miami Heat were peaking at the right time. Now, they are facing injuries to top players at an unfortunate juncture.
Bam Adebayo was added to the team’s injury report ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins could be sidelined for a game with implications for the Eastern Conference standings.
Here’s what to know for Monday night’s tilt.
How to watch Heat vs 76ers
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
TV: FanDuel Sports Network
Stream: NBA League Pass, Fubo
Notable injuries
Adebayo is listed as questionable because of lower back spasms. He joins Tyler Herro (right thigh contusion) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) as questionable ahead of Monday night’s tip-off.
Alec Burks (lower back discomfort) and Haywood Highsmith (left Achilles soreness) are also questionable.
Nikola Jovic (hand), Dru Smith (torn Achilles) and Kevin Love (personal reasons) remain out. Two-way guard Isaiah Stevens is also out with foot discomfort.
The 76ers will be without stars Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, as well as key role players Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Guerschon Yabusele. Justin Edwards and Kyle Lowry are questionable.
Quick scout
The 76ers have lost their last 11 games as they enter Monday night.
Key matchups
Quentin Grimes vs Davion Mitchell: Both teams enter Monday night dealing with multiple injuries. The 76ers don’t have much to feel good about this season, but the emergence of Quentin Grimes has been a pleasant development. He’s averaging 22.3 points on 49% shooting, 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 25 games since being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks. Mitchell figures to get this assignment. Pelle Larsson could see some time on Grimes as well.
Betting
The Heat are 13.5-point favorites at home.