Heat game 7 tip off

They are the top rebounding team in the NBA, a top-6 team in both scoring and assists. They play together and they play hard.

The Heat will have to earn this one especially if shooting remains a problem. If either guy gets hot, it may be enough to push them to victory. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Heat Summer League Full Archive. Stories Schedule Roster Stats. The Wizards will be tested by a Miami team that has won three in a row following a three-game losing streak. Jimmy Butler returned Wednesday after missing three games with a sprained right ankle and recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the victory over New Orleans.

Center Udonis Haslem also contributed with seven quality minutes off the bench. Coach Erik Spoelstra said the year veteran could see more frequent spurts of playing time this season. Those guys all speak the same language. While Lowry is expected to return Thursday, Adebayo's status is unclear. The 6-foot-9 forward has missed the past two games, but Spoelstra is optimistic that he'll be back soon.

So we'll just continue to treat him and evaluate him. Miami has won seven of its past nine meetings against Washington, which boasts a strong bench led by third-year center Daniel Gafford. The Arkansas product finished one point shy of his career high on Wednesday, scoring 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds in 24 minutes.

While Gafford has been trending upward, Wizards guard Kyle Kuzma is looking to snap a mini-slump after scoring five points on 2-of shooting at Charlotte. However, a slow start against the Knicks did not help their cause.

New York led Detroit at the half, and despite a solid third quarter from the Pistons, the Knicks did not let up en route to a win. Only four Pistons hit double digits in the losing effort, including Saddiq Bey and Cory Joseph, each picking up 15 points. Sabe Lee had one of his best offensive outputs of the season, coming off the bench to score 16 against N.

Detroit and Miami will now meet for the third time already this season. The Heat come into the contest tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference with the Milwaukee Bucks, as each team sits at on the season. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLive.