Tyler Herro looks to shine against Clippers after injury recovery
The Miami Heat are set to face off against the LA Clippers at 7:30 PM Eastern Time, marking their second meeting of the season. In their first encounter, the Heat narrowly edged out the Clippers with a 120-119 victory.
Injury Updates
In terms of injuries, the Heat are dealing with potential game-time decisions for Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Keshad Johnson, while Terry Rozier remains away from the team. The Clippers have their own challenges, as they will be without Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Derrick Jones Jr., all sidelined for the season.
Tyler Herro: The Comeback Kid
Tyler Herro, priced at $13,000, has shown promising form since returning from injury, averaging 41.23 fantasy points per game. His ability to score and distribute effectively will be crucial for him to surpass his season average. Despite his impressive performance, the prediction here is that he may fall short of his fantasy average tonight.
Bam Adebayo: A Force to Reckon With
Bam Adebayo, listed at $11,800, has been a standout player, particularly in the earlier clash against the Clippers where he amassed 47 fantasy points, thanks to a strong stat line of 25 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. Given his recent form, expectations are high, and he is predicted to exceed his fantasy average in this matchup.
Norman Powell: Aiming for Redemption
Norman Powell, valued at $9,400, will be looking to make an impact against his former team. In their last matchup, he managed 21 points, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists, but struggled with turnovers, finishing with just 24.4 fantasy points—one of his lowest outputs of the season. However, there is optimism that Powell can bounce back and surpass both his last game and season average.
Andrew Wiggins: Riding the Wave of Momentum
Andrew Wiggins, priced at $8,800, has been a versatile asset for the Heat. Fresh off his best game of the year, he scored 26.4 fantasy points in the previous meeting against the Clippers. With his offense in full swing and strong defensive capabilities, Wiggins is expected to continue his upward trajectory and exceed his fantasy average.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: A Question Mark
Jaime Jaquez Jr. holds a price tag of $7,400 and is currently a game-time decision due to a groin injury. If he takes the court, he could represent good value, although his previous performance against the Clippers yielded just 23.7 fantasy points. Since Herro’s return, Jaquez’s production has seen a decline, leading to a prediction that he may not hit his fantasy average tonight.
Kel’el Ware: Tough Matchup Ahead
Kel’el Ware, valued at $10,000, is coming off a solid run but faces a challenging matchup against Ivica Zubac. In their last encounter, Ware posted 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. To secure a strong fantasy night, he will need to dominate the boards, a tall order against Zubac. The prediction is that Ware will fall short of his fantasy average.
Ivica Zubac: Dominance on Display
The player to watch on the Clippers is Ivica Zubac, priced at $11,000 and averaging 36.73 fantasy points per game. In his last outing against the Heat, he pulled down an impressive 18 rebounds and scored 38.1 fantasy points. Given his status as one of the league’s premier rebounders, expectations are high for Zubac to exceed his fantasy average once again.
All fantasy values and scoring formats are based on FanDuel Fantasy Sports, where scoring includes: FGM for 2 points, 3PM for 1 point, assists for 1.5 points, rebounds for 1.2 points, blocks for 3 points, steals for 3 points, and turnovers costing -1 point.
