Miami, Florida – New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram suffered a knee injury during Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic, forcing him to exit the game in the third quarter. The team’s official injury report ahead of their upcoming game against the Miami Heat includes five Pelicans players listed as out. Alongside Ingram, players such as Dyson Daniels, Malcolm Hill, E.J. Liddell, and Dereon Seabron will also be sidelined for various reasons.
On the other side, the Miami Heat are listing starting center Bam Adebayo as questionable for the upcoming game. Several key players from their recent victory at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, including Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and Kevin Love, will not be available for this matchup.
In their previous game, the New Orleans Pelicans’ starting lineup consisted of CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Jonas Valanciunas. The Miami Heat’s lineup for their recent victory over Cleveland included Patty Mills, Terry Rozier, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic, and Thomas Bryant. The Heat emerged victorious in their last meeting with the Pelicans, winning 106-95.
As both teams prepare to face off once again, injuries to key players on both sides will undoubtedly impact the outcome of the game. The absence of players like Brandon Ingram for the Pelicans and Tyler Herro for the Heat will present challenges for each team as they strive for victory. The upcoming matchup between these two teams promises to be an exciting and competitive battle on the court.
Despite the challenges posed by injuries, both the Pelicans and the Heat will look to make adjustments and put forth their best effort in the upcoming game. Fans can expect a highly competitive match as these two teams meet once again, with each side aiming to secure a crucial win in their respective playoff pushes. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an intense and thrilling game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat.