
Projected Line-ups:
OKC Thunder Starters:
Point Guard: Chris Paul
Shooting Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Small Forward: Terrance Ferguson
Power Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Center: Mike Muscala
OKC Thunder Bench:
Point Guard: Dennis Schroder.
Shooting Guard: Deonte Burton, Hamidou Diallo
Small Forward: Darius Bazley
Power Forward: –
Center: Justin Patton
Injury notes:
- Nerlens Noel is questionable due to a left ankle sprain.
- Abdel Nader is questionable due to an ankle sprain.
- Steven Adams has a right knee bruise and is questionable to play.
- Andre Roberson continues his rehab away from the team.
Miami Heat Starters:
Point Guard: Kendrick Nunn
Shooting Guard: Duncan Robinson
Small Forward: Jimmy Butler
Power Forward: Meyers Leonard
Center: Bam Adebayo
Miami Heat Bench:
Point Guard: Goran Dragic
Shooting Guard: Dion Waiters
Small Forward: Derrick Jones
Power Forward: James Johnson, Udonis Haslem, Chris Silva
Center: Kelly Olynyk
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Injury notes:
- Justise Winslow was out Wednesday against the Spurs with a back injury and is also out for this game.
- Tyler Herro was out against the Spurs with a left knee bruise and is questionable to play.
- Kyle Alexander is out with a knee injury.
Game Specifics
The Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT
TV: FS Oklahoma
Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC
History:
The teams have played each other 22 times in the regular season with the OKC Thunder holding a 13-9 advantage. The Heat and Thunder both won a single game over each other last season and battle it out to clinch the tie-breaker.
Enjoy the game and check back after for player grades and takeaways.