Miami Heat vs. Sacramento Kings: Key Player Benched for Tuesday Clash
The Miami Heat have officially ruled out center Kel’el Ware for their upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Originally not listed on the injury report, Ware is dealing with hamstring tightness, which surfaced earlier in the day. Several other players will also miss the game due to injuries.
Injury Report Overview
- Miami Heat:
- Kel’el Ware: Out – Hamstring
- Tyler Herro: Out – Rib/Toe
- Terry Rozier: Out – Not with Team
- Sacramento Kings:
- Keegan Murray: Out – Ankle
Game Details
The game between the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings is set for Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00 p.m. EST. It will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Fans can catch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network Sun and NBC Sports California.
Broadcast Information
- Radio Stations:
- 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale)
- ESPN 106.3 FM (West Palm Beach)
- FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples)
- 1450 AM (Stuart)
- 97.7 FM (Florida Keys)
- WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast)
- Sactown Sports 1140 AM (Sacramento)
Current Team Records
The Miami Heat have a current record of 22 wins and 20 losses. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are struggling with a record of 12 wins and 31 losses. This matchup marks their second and final regular-season encounter. Earlier this season, the Kings defeated the Heat 127-111.
Team Matchup History
Historically, the Heat lead the all-time series against the Kings with a record of 47-27. Notably, Miami has a strong home record of 31-7 against Sacramento but is 16-20 during road games.
Projected Starting Lineups
| Miami Heat | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|
| G Davion Mitchell | G Russell Westbrook |
| G Norman Powell | C Zach LaVine |
| C Bam Adebayo | C Maxime Raynaud |
| F Pelle Larsson | F DeMar DeRozan |
| F Andrew Wiggins | F Precious Achiuwa |
Betting Information
The current betting spread favors the Heat by 2.5 points, with the total points set at 237.5.
Coaching Perspective
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reflected on the team’s previous game against the Golden State Warriors, citing defensive struggles and poor decision-making as significant factors in their loss. He emphasized that their shot selection and turnovers also impacted the game adversely.
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