Miami Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update Cavaliers, Digi Mart USA News: The Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at the Kaseya Center, and the team received encouraging news on two key players, according to a publisher report. Giannis Antetokounmpo will play despite a wrist injury that has kept him on the injury report for the last three to four games.
Klay Thompson has been upgraded to probable with an ankle injury he sustained during the Heat’s last game against the Utah Jazz. The report says Miami also had another rotation player downgraded: Pelle Larsson is doubtful because of an illness, and he also missed multiple preseason games due to illness.
Larsson has been an important part of Miami’s rotation, providing energy, defensive effort and versatility. If he cannot play, coach Erik Spoelstra may need to adjust his rotation, which could open more minutes for players such as rookie Ryan Conwell.
Miami enters the matchup after a win over the Utah Jazz, but the Heat have not been consistent to start the season, especially on defense. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m.
ET in Miami.
