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Heat took the first game of the three-game set 116-113 Thursday night on the Bulls’ court. It wasn’t easy and it got shaky late when almost all of a 13-point lead was blown, but the Heat survived when Chicago’s Coby White missed a 3-point heave just before the final buzzer. So behind 21 points from Norman Powell and a pair of double-doubles – 20 points and 12 rebounds from Bam Adebayo and 19 points and 10 rebounds from Jaime Jaquez Jr – the Heat turned a lengthy travel day into a needed victory, easing the return trip, with the teams next to meet Saturday and Sunday at Kaseya Center.
Tim Reynolds: Herro is getting an MRI. Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. both probable for tomorrow night.
Anthony Chiang: Heat says Nikola Jovic (illness) is available tonight vs. Thunder. But Tyler Herro (toe contusion/rib contusion) is OUT tonight. Heat also without Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. tonight.
Anthony Chiang: Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. again out for tomorrow's home game vs. Thunder. Tyler Herro listed as questionable with toe contusion and rib contusion.
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The move to re-insert Tyler Herro into the starting group means second-year center Kel’el Ware will return to a bench role after starting in the previous 11 games. “Our young guys are so pivotal to our success,” Spoelstra said, referring to the 21-year-old Ware joining a Heat bench rotation that also includes the 24-year-old Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the 22-year-old Nikola Jovic. “And they’ll come in and off the bench, and give us great energy and a boost.”
Anthony Chiang: Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s game vs. Bulls in Chicago.
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Anthony Chiang: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game vs. Bulls in Chicago. Terry Rozier, Vlad Goldin and Jahmir Young ruled out for the Heat. Rest of Heat's roster is expected to be available tomorrow vs. Bulls.
Anthony Chiang: Tyler Herro (toe) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. Timberwolves. Jaime Jaquez (ankle) has been downgraded to out.
Ira Winderman: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) traveled with the Heat today but is out for Tuesday night in Minnesota. Tyler Herro (toe) also traveled and is listed as questionable. Back from the G League are Keshad Johnson, Vlad Goldin and Jahmir Young.
Ira Winderman: Heat injury updates at the moment: Tyler Herro (toe): Available (but not expected to play). Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle): out. Pelle Larsson (ankle): Available. Nikola Jovic (groin): still questionable. Bam Adebayo (back): Available.
