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  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. chips in 15/5/2/1 line vs. 76ers
    Jaime Jaquez Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 15 points (6-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two triples against the 76ers on Wednesday.

    Advice: Miami drafted Jaquez with the idea that he would be able to help them in the postseason, since he is an older rookie. He showed that he was NBA-ready throughout the regular season, so it shouldn’t be shocking that he stepped up in their first game of the postseason. In 22 minutes off the bench, he was able to contribute statistically across the board and finish as a +8 in a game they lost. He should continue to play a large reserve role for them on Friday as they try to make it into the playoffs. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
     
  • Tyler Herro leads Heat with 25/2/9 line in loss
    Tyler Herro led Miami with 25 points (9-of-27 FGs), two rebounds, nine assists and five turnovers against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

    Advice: Miami’s two best scoring options in Herro and Jimmy Butler both struggled to score in this game as they shot a combined 14-of-45 from the floor. Herro suited up for the final six games after missing over a month with a foot injury, but he was an effective, efficient scorer in all of those. He’ll look to get back on track against either Chicago or Atlanta on Friday, with a chance to make the playoffs on the line. If they win, they’ll go on to face the Celtics in round one. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago
     
  • Jimmy Butler (knee) finishes with 19/4/5/5 line
    Jimmy Butler posted a solid line on Wednesday with 19 points (5-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, five steals and two triples in a 105-104 loss to the 76ers.

    Advice: Butler appeared to injure his right knee right at the end of the first quarter after Kelly Oubre landed on it, but he was able to finish out the game. He logged 40 minutes, so there shouldn’t be any concern about his availability for Friday’s game, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he ended up on the injury report. He didn’t have an effective night shooting the ball, but he was able to come away with plenty of steals. They’ll host Friday’s game, where they’ll face off against the winner of the Bulls/Hawks matchup. The winner of that game will go on to play the Celtics. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
     
  • Set to play against Atlanta
    Drummond (ankle) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: Drummond has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Chicago's previous three contests with a left ankle sprain. Drummond is averaging 9.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 18.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 6:18 pm
     
  • Andre Drummond (ankle) available vs. Atlanta
    Andre Drummond (left ankle sprain) has been cleared to play against the Hawks on Wednesday.

    Advice: Drummond was initially listed as questionable after missing the final three games of the season. He grabbed 18 rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench the last time they played Atlanta, and he should dominate the glass once again as a reserve in this game. Rotoworld Today, 6:16 pm
     
  • Headed to bench Wednesday
    Green will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: Green started in Chicago's regular-season finale with the Bulls resting some of their main guys, but he'll return to a reserve role Wednesday, so his minutes and value will dip. Rotowire.com Today, 6:12 pm
     
  • Back to bench for Play-In
    Fernando will come off the bench for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Bulls, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: Fernando drew the start in Game 82 of the regular season but he'll retreat to the second unit with Clint Capela (rest) back in action. While it's assumed Atlanta will trim down their rotation, Fernando should see upwards of 20 minutes Wednesday. Rotowire.com Today, 6:10 pm
     
  • Set to play against Chicago
    Capela (rest) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Bulls.

    Advice: Capela will return to action Wednesday after sitting out Atlanta's regular-season finale for rest purposes. The 29-year-old big man should reclaim his starting spot from Bruno Fernando. Capela is averaging 12.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes across his past 10 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 5:40 pm
     
  • Full go Wednesday
    Dosunmu (quadriceps) will play and is not under a minutes restriction for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

    Advice: Dosunmu missed the last four games of the regular season with a right quad contusion, but he's been given the green light for Wednesday's Play-In game. He should be expected to slot back into the starting shooting guard role. Dosunmu made 27 consecutive starts before sustaining the injury, averaging 16.9 points, 4.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds during that stretch. Rotowire.com Today, 4:52 pm