Caleb Martin Probable Against New York Knicks After Missed Game Against Wizards
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin is probable to play Tuesday against the New York Knicks (44-30).
Martin missed their latest matchup against the Washington Wizards due to right ankle discomfort.
Here's the game preview:
Game time: 7:30 pm., ET
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
TV: Bally Sports
Betting line: N/A
VITALS: The Heat and Knicks meet for the third and final matchup this regular season. So far this season, the Knicks have won both previous contests, with both played in New York. This marks the first in Miami this season as the Heat has currently won seven of the last nine at home against the Knicks. The Heat are 65-71 all-time versus New York during the regular season, including 36-30 in home games and 29-41 in road games. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 61 points on 53.1 percent shooting against San Antonio (Mar. 29). His 61 points rank second all time in Knicks history, trailing only Carmelo Anthony (62 points).
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Terry Rozier
G Duncan Robinson
C Bam Adebayo
F Jimmy Butler
F Nikola Jovic
KNICKS
F Donte DiVincenzo
F Josh Hart
C Isaiah Hartenstein
G Miles McBride
G Jalen Brunson
INJUY REPORT
HEAT
Tyler Herro: Out - Right Foot Medial Tendinitis
Nikola Jovic: Probable - Knee
Terry Rozier: Probable - Knee
Caleb Martin: Probable - Ankle
Kevin Love: Questionable - Right Heel Bruise
Josh Richardson: Out - Right Shoulder Surgery
Duncan Robinson: Probable - Back
KNICKS
Julius Randle: Out - Shoulder
OG Anunoby: Out: Elbow
QUOTABLE
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on a four-game stretch against playoff contenders: "All I'm thinking about is getting ready for Tuesday. "We love competition. We have a bunch of competitors in our locker room. They love the feeling of how important these games are."
Anthony Pasciolla is a contributor to Inside The Heat. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com