Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of their game Friday, February 43, 2023 at Fiserv ...

INJURY REPORT: HORNETS: OUT: PJ Washington (Right Foot Sprain), Cody Martin (Knee). HEAT: OUT: Kyle Lowry (Knee), Omer Yurtseven (Ankle), Nikola Jovic (Back).

The Miami Heat couldn't make shots Friday and it's an issue that has plagued them, at times, all year. Finding shot-making will be key down the stretch.

So where do the Miami Heat go from here? But here’s the thing and if the Miami Heat shot-making wasn’t poor enough, the Milwaukee bucks just couldn’t seem to miss. [On a fix](https://allucanheat.com/2022/12/13/miami-heat-rumors-crowder-fix/), it’s hard to say, but it simply surrounds making shots. And it wasn’t all bad defense by the Miami Heat. Perhaps with less burden and stress on him, minutes-wise, Max Strus can begin to hit a couple of the shots as well. Leaving Fiserv Forum with the worst taste in their mouth, the Miami Heat came out and showed off the most inept offense they could muster up.

The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat for a divisional matchup. It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Hornets prediction and pick.

Rozier and Ball have a chance to hurt a slim backcourt for the Heat. Hayward is a problem as well when they are getting going but the good news for the Heat is that Charlotte is one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. Miami is on a three-game losing streak while the Hornets are on a three-game winning streak. The Heat are going to cover this spread if they find a way to score consistently. The Heat will need to contain Ball and Terry Rozier, who have formed a dynamic backcourt that is not shy of attacking the basket and stepping back for three. Opposite the Hornets, the Heat had a terrible night in Milwaukee.

The now 32-28 Miami Heat head to Charlotte for the second night of a back to back against Lamelo Ball and the Hornets. Miami lost the last time these two ...

- Kyle Lowry, out Kevin Love has yet to make his first bucket as a member of the Heat. - Omer Yurtseven, out That is a stat that will never get the job done in a league where 3 point shooting is so pivotal. This Hornets team is very sneaky good, their 18-43 record may not show that but they have talented players that are capable of going off any given night. Miami lost the last time these two teams met in Charlotte and are coming off an embarrassing blow out loss last night to the Giannis-less Bucks.

No preview today because I've been busy getting ready for the Charlotte FC opener. Means the recap will be late too, but I think you guys will be okay.

The Hornets collected a rare prize, stretching their winning streak to a season-best three games by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-113 in Minneapolis.

Miami won twice earlier in the season at home when the Hornets visited for back-to-back games Nov. He played his first eight NBA seasons with Charlotte, so Saturday's game will mark a homecoming for him. Miami's offense has gone south, failing to reach the 110-point mark in five straight games. We made a bunch of plays in the fourth quarter. 29, compiling eight points in 23 minutes off the bench. Another good sign for the Hornets, who are beginning a four-game homestand with Miami's visit, was the return of guard Kelly Oubre Jr., who had been out following hand surgery.

Find out who will play and who is out in today's injury report for the Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat game on February 25.

Take a look at the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets (18-43), which currently includes two players listed (including P.J. LaMelo Ball totaled 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Hornets. Hornets vs. Hornets Season Insights Charlotte Hornets Injury Report Today

SportsLine's computer model simulated Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks today.

Bucks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230224_MIA@MIL/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons. Here are several [NBA odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds/futures/) and betting lines for Bucks vs. [Max Strus](/nba/players/2268003/max-strus/) is a very good shooter from deep and moves well without the ball. You can [head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/heat-vs-bucks-prediction-odds-line-start-time-advanced-computer-model-releases-nba-picks-for-friday-feb-24/#ttag=02242023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_heatbucks). SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 225 points. The Arkansas product knows how to score on the pick and roll, and he can draw out opposing big men to the perimeter. [Miami Heat](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIA/miami-heat/) (32-27) going on the road to play the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) (41-17) on Friday evening. [Kyle Lowry](/nba/players/1113164/kyle-lowry/) (knee) is out for Miami. [Giannis Antetokounmpo](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) (wrist) is listed as questionable for Milwaukee, with [Pat Connaughton](/nba/players/1904813/pat-connaughton/) (calf) doubtful. Heat picks, you'll want to [see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/heat-vs-bucks-prediction-odds-line-start-time-advanced-computer-model-releases-nba-picks-for-friday-feb-24/#ttag=02242023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_heatbucks). The model exits the NBA All-Star break on a stunning 55-30 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,100.

Kevin Love will start tonight for the Heat in his first game with the team.

Bucks Heat The game will be nationally broadcasted on ESPN as well as Bally Sports Sun.

Analyzing Friday's Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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3 teams will look to start rounding into playoff shape. The other finds themselves at a crossroad.

The Suns, 7-3, have a better record in their last 10 games than the Thunder but i trust the OKC offense more. With arguably the most versatile defender in the league (Bam Adebayo) playing next to Love, the Heat should be able to maximize whatever Love has left in the tank. For OKC, they are a game outside of the play-in and you have to wonder what direction the team will go in. For Phoenix, they will have 20 or so games to incorporate one of the best players in the world into a team that has looked lifeless. With Gianni’s status up in the air, it’s hard to feel too strongly about one side over the other. Having won 10 games in a row, and with most of their team now fully healthy, they look like the team we expected would be in contention for the Eastern Conference crown. Statistically, Ayton is one of the league’s worst rim protectors and has played a particularly brutal brand of uninspired basketball. They are few teams in the league that can afford to play Love consistent minutes and field a competent defense. With a little over 20 games left for each team before the playoffs, teams that see themselves as contenders will look to start peaking as the postseason approaches. His long term aspirations are probably somewhere other than Phoenix but he should capitalize on the opportunity that stands before him and raise his level of play. Of course, we know Jimmy Butler will morph into an absolute monster once the playoffs start but their lack of spacing around him has caused fans to wonder whether they deserve to be mentioned amongst the elite. For Milwaukee, injuries and an overall lack of depth led to inconsistent play at the start of the season.

The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have announced their injury reports.

The Miami Heat have a few new pieces in tow as they head to Milwaukee to face the Bucks. But can they get a win in their first post-All-Star Break game?

Miami needs to hold the lead and make sure the Bucks don’t have a chance to get back into the game, because again, without the Greek Freak, you’ll get everyone else’s best shot. - Move The Ball– The Miami Heat had 19 assists in their last game against the Nets, which was seven less than Brooklyn had at 26. - Hit The Three– The Miami Heat made just eight of their 28 attempted three-pointers in their last game against the Nets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury status revealed for the Bucks' game against the Miami Heat.

The Miami Heat could see the return of guard Victor Oladipo tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. Oladipo was not listed on the injury report after missing ...

The Milwaukee Bucks (41-17) come out of the all-star break hosting the Miami Heat (32-27) at Fiserv Forum at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The game will be broadcast ...

9](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/02/08/report-phoenix-suns-obtain-kevin-durant-in-trade-with-brooklyn-nets/69887246007/), but he's been out with a knee injury. [Kevin Durant will not make his debut for the Suns](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/02/22/kevin-durants-phoenix-suns-debut-may-be-delayed-according-to-report/69934210007/). 16 in Chicago](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/16/bucks-vs-bulls-score-game-updates-united-center-chicago-february-16-2023-injury-report-giannis/69905320007/), but participated briefly in the [NBA All-Star Game](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/19/how-much-will-giannis-antetokounmpo-play-in-nba-all-star-game-tonight/69917401007/) on Sunday. 21](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/12/khris-middletons-knee-feels-good-after-practice-with-bucks-teammates/69801676007/). 23 with [a sprained right medial collateral ligament](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/25/milwaukee-bucks-bobby-portis-suffers-sprained-mcl-in-game-vs-pistons/69840820007/). He [practiced to some degree on Wednesday and Thursday](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/23/giannis-antetokounmpo-practices-portis-middleton-set-to-return/69934238007/). He was reevaluated in New York Monday, and it was determined he [avoided major injury](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/20/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-reportedly-avoids-serious-wrist-injury/69922004007/). "I tried to play the first game, not gonna lie," he said with a laugh. "I honestly don't know if that's a situation where it could linger, might linger, but I'm just kind of actually assuming we hope and obviously the best is that it will go away." [The Bucks acquired the Marquette University alumnus on Feb. The Milwaukee Bucks (41-17) come out of the all-star break hosting the Miami Heat (32-27) at Fiserv Forum at 6:30 p.m. After his pregame warmup, he was in the starting lineup.

Milwaukee shot the lights out. Miami did the exact opposite, whatever that is.

Giannis Antetokounmpo left with 1:13 in the first quarter (knee) and did not return. Jrue Holiday’s triple widened it to 92-69 with 4:19 left in the third quarter. Milwaukee led at halftime 73-56, shooting 55.1 percent from the floor and 47.6 (10-21) percent from 3-point range. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Love, who started the game, did not score in 22 minutes, finishing with eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. 6 seed, while Milwaukee moves within a half-game of the [Boston Celtics](https://www.celticsblog.com) once again.

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