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The Miami Heat (47-27) host the Brooklyn Nets (38-35) on Saturday night at the FTX Arena with tip-off at 8:00pm.
Erik Spoelstra will be away from the team for just the third game in his coaching career, due to one of his sons needing a medical procedure.
The Heat tonight are seeking to win for the first time in Spoelstra's absence:
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) March 26, 2022
- Mar. 25, 2018, lost: Indiana 113, Miami 107; Birth of first child (Santiago), with Dan Craig coaching.
- Dec. 4, 2019, lost: Boston 112, Miami 93; Birth of second child (Dante), with Craig coaching.
Gabe Vincent remains out for the Heat, but thankfully for the team he will be the lone player out with all players, including Tyler Herro, previously listed as questionable available to play.
Former Heat guard Goran Dragic returns to action for the Nets, as will Seth Curry.
INACTIVE/INJURIES
MIAMI:
- Javonte Smart: out (two-way)
- Mychal Mulder: out (two-way)
- Gabe Vincent: out (toe)
BROOKLYN:
- Joe Harris (ankle) - out
- Ben Simmons (back) - out
- LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) - out
TV: Bally Sports Sun, NBA League Pass
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m.
Radio: WAXY 790 / WAQI 710 / Sirius XM Channel 895 (Heat Radio Network simulcast)
Starting Lineups
| Celtics | Position | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | Position | Heat |
| Marcus Smart | PG | Kyle Lowry |
| Jaylen Brown | SG | Max Strus |
| Jayson Tatum | SF | Jimmy Butler |
| Al Horford | PF | PJ Tucker |
| Daniel Theis | C | Bam Adebayo |
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