The Heat have been hit with injuries, but they take on a truly decimated Magic team tonight.
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The Miami Heat (17-12) continue their short road trip against (what’s left of) the Orlando Magic (5-24) team tonight at the Amway Center.
If you think the Heat’s injury list was lengthy, the Magic has numerous players among the walking wounded, along with several more now placed under the NBA’s healthy and safety protocols. As a result, Orlando is forced to sign enough players to be able to play the game tonight.
Magic confirm out for tonight due to protocols:
Mo Bamba
Ignas Brazdeikis
R.J. Hampton
Terrence Ross
Moritz Wagner
Signed as replacements on emergency deals:
Admiral Schofield
Aleem Ford
Hassani Gravett
BJ Johnson (a former Heat prospect)— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 17, 2021
INJURIES
MIAMI:
- Victor Oladipo – out (knee; surgery rehab)
- Markieff Morris – out (whiplash)
- Bam Adebayo – out (thumb surgery recovery)
- Jimmy Butler – out (tailbone)
- Caleb Martin – out (Health & Safety Protocol)
- Tyler Herro – out (quad)
ORLANDO:
- Jalen Suggs: out (thumb)
- Jonathan Isaac: out (knee)
- E’Twaun Moore: out (knee)
- Michael Carter-Williams: out (left ankle)
- Markelle Fultz: out (knee)
- Mo Bamba: out (ankle/Health & Safety Protocols)
- Terrence Ross: out (Health & Safety Protocols)
- Ignas Brazdeikis: out (Health & Safety Protocols)
- R.J. Hampton: out (Health & Safety Protocols)
- Cole Anthony: questionable (sprained right ankle)