Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson headline Heat injury report vs. Hornets

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Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson headline Heat injury report vs. Hornets

Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson headline Heat injury report vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's Play-In game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson headline Heat injury report vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's Play-In game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The Miami Heat's season is on the line tonight in Charlotte, and they may have to fight for survival without some key weapons. As they gear up for a critical Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament clash against the Hornets, injury concerns are casting a shadow over their lineup.

Headlining the Heat's injury report are forwards Nikola Jovic and rookie Pelle Larsson. Jovic has been officially ruled out, sidelined for a fifth straight game with a left ankle sprain. His absence thrusts players like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio into even larger roles as Miami looks to fill the void.

Adding to the challenge, Larsson is listed as questionable with a left lower-leg contusion. If the rookie wing can't suit up, it would be his second consecutive missed game, potentially opening up minutes for Kasparas Jakucionis to make an impact. Veteran guard Dru Smith has also been ruled out with right foot soreness.

Despite finishing the regular season strong with a 43-39 record, the 10th-seeded Heat face a tough road test. Every possession will be crucial as they look to extend their season and advance in the single-elimination Play-In format. Tip-off for this high-stakes matchup is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

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