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Miami Heat vs LA Clippers: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - November 11th, 2021 | NBA Season 2021-22

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler is a doubt for their game against the LA Clippers
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler is a doubt for their game against the LA Clippers

The Miami Heat continue their five-game road trip to the West Coast as they take on the LA Clippers next in an exciting 2021-22 NBA season game at Staples Center.

The Heat haven't gotten off to the best of starts on their travels, having endured back-to-back losses against the Denver Nuggets and LA Lakers so far. They blew a nine-point lead with under seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter against the Lakers in their last game.

The contest eventually went into overtime as Miami lost 117-120. Bam Adebayo had 28 points and ten rebounds, while Tyler Herro scored 27 off the bench as Jimmy Butler exited in the first quarter because of an ankle sprain.

Final score (OT) - Miami 117, Lakers 120

๐Ÿ”ฅ Adebayo: 28 pts, 10 rebs & 6 stls
๐Ÿ”ฅ Herro: 27 pts, 4 rebs & 3 asts
๐Ÿ”ฅ Lowry: 18 pts, 11 asts & 6 rebs
๐Ÿ”ฅ Robinson: 12 pts, 6 rebs & 3 rebs
๐Ÿ”ฅ Tucker: 10 pts, 13 rebs https://t.co/AMlX4spB6e

Meanwhile, the Clippers have been on a roll lately. They enter this matchup on the back of five consecutive wins. Ty Lue's men beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-109 in their last outing. Paul George continued his stunning start to the season with 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on the night.

๐Ÿ“Š 24 PTS / 9 REB / 7 AST / 1 STL

@Yg_Trece put his two-way play on display. https://t.co/5N4ZVMf2uq

Miami Heat Injury Report

The Miami Heat could be without several key rotation players against the LA Clippers. Their injury report included five players, including Jimmy Butler, for this fixture. Victor Oladipo is the only player sidelined, while Butler (ankle), Markieff Morris (neck), Max Strus (knee) and KZ Okpala (ankle) are all listed as day-to-day.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Victor Oladipo 

Out

Knee injury

Jimmy Butler

Day-to-day

Ankle sprain

Max Strus

Questionable

Knee injury

KZ Okpala

Day-to-day

Ankle sprain

Markieff Morris

Day-to-day

Neck injury


LA Clippers Injury Report

The LA Clippers will continue to be without Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris, Serge Ibaka and Jason Preston. Leonard is recovering from knee surgery, Morris is out because of a knee injury and Preston is sidelined due to a foot injury.

Meanwhile, Ibaka is on a G-League assignment as he continues to regain his conditioning post his return from back surgery.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Kawhi Leonard 

Out

Knee surgery recovery

Marcus Morris

Out

Knee injury

Jason Preston

Out

Foot injury

Serge Ibaka

Out

G-League assignment


Miami Heat vs LA Clippers: Predicted Lineups

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat could be forced to make changes to their starting lineup for this game. That will depend on Jimmy Butler's availability. If he doesn't play, Tyler Herro could be promoted to start in his place. Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo will likely retain their places.

Reserves Caleb Martin, Markieff Morris (if available) and Dwyane Dedmon could see more playing time than usual for this fixture.

LA Clippers

Charlotte Hornets v Los Angeles Clippers
Charlotte Hornets v Los Angeles Clippers

The LA Clippers are unlikely to make changes to their starting lineup from the last game. Eric Bledsoe and Reggie Jackson will likely start as guards, while Paul George, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac will complete the rest of the lineup.

Terance Mann, Luke Kennard and Isaiah Hartenstein will likely play the most minutes off the bench.


Miami Heat vs LA Clippers: Predicted Starting 5s

Miami Heat

Point Guard - Kyle Lowry | Shooting Guard - Tyler Herro | Small Forward - Duncan Robinson | Power Forward - PJ Tucker | Center - Bam Adebayo.

LA Clippers

Point Guard - Eric Bledsoe | Shooting Guard - Reggie Jackson | Small Forward - Paul George | Power Forward - Nicolas Batum | Center - Ivica Zubac.

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