"As a result, head coach Erik Spoelstra will deploy a starting lineup consisting of Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. That lineup is a minus-1 across 34 possessions, according to PBP Stats. However, the Mitchell-Larsson-Wiggins-Adebayo quartet owns a plus-10.3 NET in 283 possessions, sporting a 126.9 offensive rating, according to PBP Stats."
"Powell has been the Heat's best offensive player this season. He tops the team in scoring, averaging 23.8 points per night. He's shooting 48.2 percent from the floor, 41.5 percent from 3-point range and 85.7 percent from the free-throw line."
"The Miami Heat will be without their leading scorer in a matchup against the reigning champions. Heat guard Norman Powell, who was added to the injury report Sunday afternoon hours ahead of their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, was officially ruled out, the team announced."
Norman Powell was ruled out for the Heat's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after being added to the injury report Sunday afternoon. Head coach Erik Spoelstra will start Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. That starting five is minus-1 across 34 possessions, while the Mitchell-Larsson-Wiggins-Adebayo quartet holds a plus-10.3 NET in 283 possessions with a 126.9 offensive rating, per PBP Stats. Powell leads Miami with 23.8 points per game, shooting 48.2% overall, 41.5% from three and 85.7% from the free-throw line. Powell and Herro have been available together only six times this season.
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