The Miami Heat lost two more players to COVID-19 protocols in Max Strus and Udonis Haslem. They faced a shorthanded Washington Wizards team on the front end of a back-to-back.
The day after Christmas, the Miami Heat still found themselves shorthanded against the Orlando Magic. Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin returned, but Kyle Lowry entered health and safety protocols.
Heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat appeared to be the inferior team. However, Miami was prepared for the challenge. They took control of the first period and never looked back. Just about every Heat player made an impact in the team’s victory. With the win, Miami moves to 19-13 for the season. Here are four takeaways from Tuesday’s win over Indiana.
The Miami Heat ended their four-game road trip Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. Even shorthanded, the Heat still had an opportunity to finish the road trip strong against the struggling Pistons.
There were questions about whether the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic would play on Friday. The Magic were missing nine players, with the majority out due to Covid-19 protocols. Still, the game went on.
The Miami Heat were shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. They were without Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Markieff Morris.
The Miami Heat began their four-game road trip in Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers blew out Miami in their last matchup.
Both the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls came into Saturday’s game shorthanded. The Bulls were missing seven players due to Covid-19 protocols. On the other side, Miami was missing five key players due to injuries.
After losing to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat had to get back on track against the Milwaukee Bucks. Once again with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the Heat had a tough task ahead of them.
The Miami Heat expected a far better outcome for their return home on Monday. Jimmy Butler returned to action and the Heat faced a shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies team.
Without their two best players, the Miami Heat were already at a disadvantage against the Indiana Pacers. Despite this, the Heat came prepared and determined to win.
Wednesday was not a great day for the Miami Heat. Earlier in the day, they received news of their punishment in the Kyle Lowry tampering investigation. Then, there was news of Bam Adebayo being out for weeks due to thumb surgery.
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