Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Jaime Jaquez Jr. Listed As Doubtful

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The Miami Heat (24-19) are seeking a victory in the midst of a rough patch against the Memphis Grizzlies (16-27) on Wednesday evening.
Miami is on a three-game losing streak, with their latest coming at the hands of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies claimed an eight-point win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
HEAT
Haywood Highsmith: Probable - Left Foot Sprain
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Doubtful - Left Groin Strain
Terry Rozier: Questionable - Trade Pending
Dru Smith: Out - Right Knee Surgery
GRIZZLIES
Steven Adams: Out - Right Knee PCL Surgery
Santi Aldama: Out - Right Knee Soreness
Desmond Bane: Out - Left Ankle Sprain
Brandon Clarke: Out - Left Achilles Tendon Repair
Jake LaRavia: Out - Left Ankle Sprain
Ja Morant: Out - Right Shoulder Labral Repair
The Heat are accustomed to playing through a multitude of injuries, but the roster is nearing full strength. With Highsmith listed as probable, Jaquez is the lone player who is likely not ready to return. Rozier will likely make his debut in a Heat uniform on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
Memphis arguably has the highest number of significant injuries in the NBA. Morant, Bane, Adams, and Clarke play significant minutes.
The Grizzlies plethora of absences provides the Heat with an opportunity to get back on track.
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