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Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - October 11th, 2021 | NBA Preseason 2021-22

The Miami Heat will face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday
The Miami Heat will face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday

The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat will lock horns in an enticing 2021-22 NBA preseason game at the FTX Arena on Monday.

The Hornets are coming off a 98-128 blowout loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. They shot just 36.4% from the field overall and were unable to get stops on defense. Terry Rozier was the team's best performer on the night. He scored 21 points on 50% shooting and recorded five assists to his name.

Meanwhile, the new-look Heat have been unbeatable in their three preseason games heading into this contest. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs 109-105 in their previous outing. Tyler Herro and Max Struss combined for 53 points in the absence of stars Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo.

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Charlotte Hornets Injury Report

Terry Rozier in action during the Memphis Grizzlies v Charlotte Hornets game
Terry Rozier in action during the Memphis Grizzlies v Charlotte Hornets game

The Charlotte Hornets have listed three players in their injury report for the clash against the Miami Heat.

The players ruled out for the contest are Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier and Mason Plumlee. Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. is listed as doubtful.

Hayward and Plumlee are out because of COVID-19 protocols, while Rozier and Oubre sustained ankle sprains.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Gordon Hayward 

Out 

Health and safety protocols

Mason Plumlee 

Out 

Health and safety protocols 

Terry Rozier 

Out 

Ankle sprain 

Kelly Oubre Jr. 

Doubtful 

Ankle sprain 


Miami Heat Injury Report

The Miami Heat have only listed Victor Oladipo on their injury report ahead of the game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is undergoing rehabilitation for knee surgery.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Victor Oladipo  

Out 

Knee surgery rehabilitation 


Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat: Predicted Lineups

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets will be forced to make changes to their starting lineup, with Terry Rozier sidelined.

James Bouknight may get the nod to start alongside LaMelo Mall in the backcourt. Meanwhile, Cody Martin, PJ Washington and Miles Bridges are likely to retain their places in the squad.

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Nick Richards, Jalen McDaniels and Kai Jones could receive the most playing time among the reserves.

Miami Heat

Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat in action during the Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks game
Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat in action during the Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks game

Regular starters Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler all received quality rest and are likely to return to the starting lineup for Monday's game.

Lowry and Duncan Robinson are likely to start proceedings in the backcourt, while Butler, Tucker and Adebayo will complete the rest of the lineup.

Tyler Herro, Max Struss, Markieff Morris and Gabe Vincent could play the most minutes off the bench.


Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat: Predicted Starting 5s

Charlotte Hornets

Point Guard - LaMelo Ball | Shooting Guard - James Bouknight | Small Forward - Miles Bridges | Power Forward - Cody Martin | Center - PJ Washington

Miami Heat

Point Guard - Kyle Lowry | Shooting Guard - Duncan Robinson | Small Forward - Jimmy Butler | Power Forward - PJ Tucker | Center - Bam Adebayo


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