Heat vs. Wizards: Herro, Sarr, Young & Johnson Injury Updates, Odds & Viewing Info
The Miami Heat (40-37) host the Washington Wizards (17-59) on Saturday, April 4. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
This is the third of four regular-season meetings. Miami already won the first two by more than 20 points. The Heat have won six of the last seven games against Washington.
Season series and historical notes
Miami leads the all-time regular-season series 102-48. The Heat are 56-19 all-time at home against the Wizards. On the road, Miami holds a 46-29 edge.
Standings context
The Heat enter the game as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. They sit one game behind the Orlando Magic and 1.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets.
Washington is 15th in the East. The Wizards are a half-game behind the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers.
Projected starters
- Heat: G Davion Mitchell, G Tyler Herro, C Bam Adebayo, F Pelle Larsson, F Andrew Wiggins.
- Wizards: G Bub Carrington, G Tre Johnson, C Alex Sarr, F Bilal Coulibaly, F Will Riley.
Injury updates
This preview includes Herro, Sarr, Young and Johnson injury updates, plus odds and viewing info.
- Heat — Tyler Herro: available (foot). Norman Powell: out (illness). Terry Rozier: out (not with team).
- Heat — Trevor Keels, Jahmir Young, Vlad Goldin: available (G League/two-way statuses).
- Wizards — Alex Sarr: out (toe). Trae Young: out (quadriceps).
- Wizards — Tre Johnson: available (foot). Bilal Coulibaly and Justin Champagnie: available (heel, knee).
- Wizards — Tristan Vukcevic, Kyshawn George, Cam Whitmore, D’Angelo Russell: out (knee, elbow, DVT, not injury related).
- Wizards — Leaky Black, Sharife Cooper, Julian Reese: active two-way players.
Odds and viewing info
Current posted numbers list the Heat at +5 (-114) on the spread. The moneyline shows Miami at +164. The over/under total is 229.5 (over -112, under -108).
Odds update periodically and may change before tip-off. If gambling is a concern, seek help from local resources.
Broadcast details
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun and Monumental Sports Network in Washington, D.C.
- Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples).
- Additional radio: 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish, South Florida), 980 AM and 99.1 FM (Washington, D.C.).
Coach perspective
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he expects carryover from earlier meetings. He praised the group’s spirit. He also noted the team must raise its level as opponents step up.
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