Is Kyle Lowry playing tonight against the Orlando Magic? | 2021-22 NBA season
Miami Heat’s recent acquisition Kyle Lowry suffered a left ankle sprain during the opening day match against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry suffered the injury after a collision with the Bucks’ Pat Connaughton. He landed awkwardly and immediately fell to the ground during the second quarter of the game. He then got up and limped his way to the Heat’s changing room.
However, the six-time NBA All-Star returned after getting some quick treatment, following which he was part of the bench for the rest of the game. Lowry did not play beyond that and ended his night with five points and six assists in 24 minutes. The incident will make Heat fans worry as all eyes will be on Lowry and whether he will be fit for the game against the Magic.
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What is Kyle Lowry’s status for tonight's game against Orlando Magic?
Kyle Lowry sat out of the Heat’s loss to the Indiana Pacers and Tyler Herro picked up the bulk of the offensive responsibility left in his absence. Herro contributed with 30 points and 10 assists off the bench, while Bam Adebayo also had a 16-point double-double. Following that, Kyle Lowry has again been listed as questionable for the match against the Orlando Magic.
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The Miami Heat are currently short on guard options with Victor Oladipo also out with a longer-term injury. Head coach Erik Spoelstra also confirmed that Lowry had been asked to sit out as a precaution from the last game. Hence, while he might not be fit enough to start against the Orlando Magic, Lowry can be expected to feature in the game, at least off the bench.
Kyle Lowry has been one of the most dominant guards in the NBA over the last decade. It comes with a catch, though, that holds true only when he can remain healthy. The 35-year old Lowry is not as fit as he used to be and can be expected to be rested from quite a few regular-season games this season.