Larsson (ankle) tallied five points (1-2 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Magic. Larsson had missed five straight games with an ankle sprain before being cleared to play Saturday. With Jimmy Butler (illness) sitting out, the Heat had extra minutes available for many of their supporting players, and Larsson was one of the beneficiaries. Though Butler's potential return Monday against the Nets would leave fewer minutes to go around, Larsson could still maintain a spot in the rotation over Haywood Highsmith, who was moved from a starting role to the bench Saturday and played just six minutes.
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Date Opp Time TV 12/23 7:30 PMYES, FDSSUN12/26 7:00 PMFDSFL, FDSSUN12/28 3:00 PMNBA TV, FDSSE, FDSSUN12/29 7:00 PMSCHN, FDSSUN1/1 7:30 PMGulf Coast Sports, FDSSUN1/2 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSIN1/4 8:00 PMKJZZ, FDSSUN1/6 10:00 PMNBA TV, NBCS-CA, FDSSUN1/7 10:00 PMNBCS-BA, FDSSUN1/9 9:00 PMKJZZ, FDSSUN1/11 10:00 PMKATU, KUNP, FDSSUN1/13 10:30 PMFDSSC, FDSSUN1/15 10:00 PMESPN, SportsNet LA, FDSSUN1/17 8:00 PMALT, KTVD, FDSSUN1/19 3:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSSW1/21 7:30 PMKATU, KUNP, FDSSUN1/23 7:30 PMTNT1/25 6:00 PMYES, FDSSUN1/27 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSFL1/29 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSOH2/1 8:30 PMFDSSW, FDSSUN2/4 8:00 PMCHSN, FDSSUN2/5 7:30 PMNBCS-PH, FDSSUN2/7 7:30 PMYES, FDSSUN2/10 7:30 PMNBCS-BOS, FDSSUN2/12 8:00 PMFDSOK, FDSSUN2/13 8:30 PMKFAA, FDSSUN2/21 7:30 PMFDSSUN, TSN2/23 7:00 PMESPN, FDSWI, FDSSUN2/24 7:30 PMFDSSE, FDSSUN2/26 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSSE2/28 8:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSIN3/2 6:00 PMFDSSUN, MSG3/3 7:30 PMFDSSUN, MNMT23/5 7:00 PMESPN, FDSOH, FDSSUN3/7 8:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSN3/8 8:00 PMFDSSUN, CHSN3/10 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSSE3/12 8:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSSC3/14 7:00 PMNBA TV, FDSSUN, NBCS-BOS3/15 8:00 PMFDSSE, FDSSUN3/17 7:30 PMESPN, MSG3/19 7:30 PMFDSFL, FDSDET3/21 8:00 PMSCHN, FDSSUN3/23 6:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSSE3/25 7:30 PMNBCS-BA, FDSSUN3/27 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSSE3/29 7:30 PMNBCS-PH, FDSSUN3/31 7:00 PMMNMT, FDSSUN4/2 7:30 PMESPN, NBCS-BOS, FDSSUN4/3 7:30 PMFDSSUN, FDSSE4/5 8:00 PMFDSSUN, FDSWI4/7 7:30 PMNBA TV, FDSSUN, NBCS-PH4/9 8:00 PMCHSN, FDSSUN4/11 8:00 PMGulf Coast Sports, FDSSUN4/13 1:00 PMFDSSUN, MNMTHeat Results
Date Opp Result Record 12/21 L 121-114 13-13 12/20 L 104-97 13-12 12/16 L 125-124 13-11 12/12 W 114-104 13-10 12/8 W 122-113 12-10 12/7 W 121-111 11-10 12/4 W 134-93 10-10 12/2 L 108-89 9-10 12/1 L 119-116 9-9 11/29 W 121-111 9-8 11/27 W 98-94 8-8 11/26 L 106-103 7-8 11/24 W 123-118 7-7 11/18 W 106-89 6-7 11/17 L 119-110 5-7 11/15 W 124-111 5-6 11/12 L 123-121 4-6 11/10 W 95-94 4-5 11/8 L 135-122 3-5 11/6 L 115-112 3-4 11/4 L 111-110 3-3 11/2 W 118-98 3-2 10/30 L 116-107 2-2 10/28 W 106-98 2-1 10/26 W 114-106 1-1 10/23 L 116-97 0-1
Heat stat leaders
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points per game
Tyler Herro SG24.2rebounds per game
10.1assists per game
Jimmy Butler SF4.9blocks per game
0.9steals per game
Dru Smith SG1.6Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% 10011.54.13.20.40.90.10.2002.0+201.70.635.3%1.10.654.5%2.81.242.9%1.11.1100.0%0.926662.4%J. Butler SF202031.418.55.84.90.41.31.3213.7+871.40.535.7%9.75.658.0%11.16.155.2%7.45.878.2%1.0645164.6%262635.016.510.14.70.71.52.11512.3+322.90.931.1%11.05.449.0%13.96.345.3%4.33.070.5%2.01976552.3%D. Robinson SF251423.111.22.32.40.10.50.9002.6+496.62.537.6%3.01.550.0%9.64.041.4%0.90.886.4%2.149956.1%J. Jaquez SF22121.38.64.72.30.11.01.6101.5-602.00.523.3%5.72.747.6%7.73.241.4%2.51.872.7%1.7772749.2%K. Johnson SF206.01.01.00.00.00.00.0000.0+70.50.00.0%0.50.5100.0%1.00.550.0%0.00.00.0%0.02050.0%P. Larsson SG16016.85.92.01.50.00.60.6002.7+221.80.737.9%2.31.566.7%4.12.253.8%1.40.960.9%2.3221063.2%A. Burks SG12015.15.31.91.30.30.50.2008.0+592.71.346.9%1.20.542.9%3.81.845.7%0.70.575.0%0.419463.6%K. Love PF15411.36.04.41.20.10.90.8001.5+93.31.236.7%2.30.937.1%5.62.136.9%1.00.766.7%0.9521449.7%T. Herro SG262635.024.25.54.80.10.82.5302.0+4510.04.140.6%7.84.455.9%17.88.447.3%3.93.385.0%1.61341062.0%H. Highsmith SF241724.06.63.01.00.71.10.8001.4+113.01.342.3%2.21.253.8%5.12.447.2%0.80.568.4%2.0551760.5%D. Smith SG13120.16.82.71.70.51.61.2001.5+322.31.253.3%2.31.250.0%4.62.451.7%1.00.876.9%2.2231267.0%T. Rozier PG241228.712.04.03.00.40.61.5002.1-65.31.834.4%5.12.446.3%10.54.240.2%2.01.889.4%1.5771853.0%N. Jović PF17918.67.83.41.10.10.90.6001.9+63.11.032.7%2.91.756.0%6.02.744.1%2.01.576.5%1.650856.9%8018.84.01.51.50.11.01.0001.5-312.80.827.3%2.00.631.3%4.81.428.9%0.50.5100.0%2.16640.2%K. Ware C1107.52.92.10.10.60.30.4000.3+180.60.228.6%2.01.154.5%2.61.348.3%0.20.2100.0%0.619453.5%
Heat Roster
Starting Lineup Updated 5 mins ago
Full Heat Active Roster
Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
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Bam Adebayo | 26 | 35 | 16.5 | ACT |
Alec Burks | 12 | 15.1 | 5.3 | ACT |
Jimmy Butler | 20 | 31.4 | 18.5 | GTD |
Josh Christopher | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
Tyler Herro | 26 | 35 | 24.2 | ACT |
Haywood Highsmith | 24 | 24 | 6.6 | ACT |
Jaime Jaquez | 22 | 21.3 | 8.6 | ACT |
Keshad Johnson | 2 | 6 | 1 | ACT |
Nikola Jović | 17 | 18.6 | 7.8 | ACT |
Pelle Larsson | 16 | 16.8 | 5.9 | ACT |
Kevin Love | 15 | 11.3 | 6 | GTD |
Josh Richardson | 8 | 18.8 | 4 | OUT |
Duncan Robinson | 25 | 23.1 | 11.2 | ACT |
Terry Rozier | 24 | 28.7 | 12 | ACT |
Dru Smith | 13 | 20.1 | 6.8 | ACT |
Kel'el Ware | 11 | 7.5 | 2.9 | ACT |
Heat Injury Report
Updated 7:45am Monday, Dec 23
Player |
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Injury Status |
Injury |
Estimated Return |
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SF
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GTD
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Illness - Not Specified
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12/23/24
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PF
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GTD
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Personal - Not Specified
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12/23/24
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SG
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OUT
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Heel - Inflammation
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12/26/24
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Latest Heat News
Pelle Larsson : Posts five points in return
Larsson (ankle) tallied five points (1-2 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Magic. Larsson had missed five straight games with an ankle sprain before being cleared to play Saturday. With Jimmy Butler (illness) sitting out, the Heat had extra minutes available for many of their supporting players, and Larsson was one of the beneficiaries. Though Butler's potential return Monday against the Nets would leave fewer minutes to go around, Larsson could still maintain a spot in the rotation over Haywood Highsmith, who was moved from a starting role to the bench Saturday and played just six minutes.
Josh Richardson : Won’t suit up for Monday
Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets. Richardson will miss his 14th consecutive outing due to a right heel injury. The 31-year-old's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Magic.
Kevin Love : Probable for Monday
Love (personal) is probable for Monday's matchup against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Love will likely suit up Monday after he was held out of Saturday's loss to the Magic due to personal reasons. The veteran forward has seen a reduced role with Miami this season, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds across 8.6 minutes per contest.
Jimmy Butler : Iffy for Monday
Butler (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Butler exited Friday's game against the Thunder early due to the illness before missing Saturday's contest against the Magic altogether, and he is now in jeopardy of sitting out his second consecutive outing. If the star forward is sidelined once again, Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson are candidates for increased roles.
Tyler Herro : Keeps impressive run alive
Herro contributed 22 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Magic. Herro didn't have the most efficient performance from a shooting perspective, but the six-year guard continues to play a pivotal role on offense for Miami. Enjoying an uptick in his usage rate with Jimmy Butler (illness) sidelined, Herro scored at least 20 points for the fifth game in a row. He's also achieved this feat nine times over his previous 11 appearances amid what has been a career-best season for the former Kentucky standout.
Bam Adebayo : Goes for 24 points in loss Saturday
Adebayo amassed 24 points (8-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 loss to Orlando. Adebayo was one of three Miami players who scored at least 20 points in this game, with Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier being the others. The star big man continues to be extremely consistent on both ends of the court, posting three games with at least 20 points and four double-doubles across his last six appearances. Expect Adebayo to enjoy a slight bump in fantasy upside if Jimmy Butler (illness) remains sidelined for Monday's game against the Nets.
Terry Rozier : Scores season-high 23 points
Rozier notched 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Magic. Rozier has had a disappointing season in 2024-25, but this game was a step in the right direction, as the veteran guard surpassed the 20-point plateau for the first time in the campaign. Rozier's struggles this season haven't gone unnoticed. He opened the year in a starting role but hasn't been part of the first unit since Nov. 17, when he had nine points (4-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and four boards across 27 minutes. Furthermore, Rozier was coming off four single-digit scoring efforts in his previous seven outings, so in a way, this 23-point effort almost came out of nowhere.
Dru Smith : Making second career start
Smith is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic. Smith will make his first start of the season Saturday, stepping into the first unit in place of Jimmy Butler (illness). Smith has logged more than 25 minutes in five straight games, averaging 9.8 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals during that stretch.