
On Friday evening, the Miami Heat will face off against Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C.
Before the game, the team made a roster move by recalling Orlando Robinson from the team's G League affiliate (Sioux Falls Skyforce).
Via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald: "Orlando Robinson has re-joined the Heat from the Sioux Falls Skyforce and will be available tonight vs. Wizards."
Orlando Robinson has re-joined the Heat from the Sioux Falls Skyforce and will be available tonight vs. Wizards.
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) February 2, 2024
Jamal Cain (illness) is questionable.
Duncan Robinson, RJ Hampton and Dru Smith are out for the Heat.
Robinson has played in 20 games (seven starts) for the Heat this season and is averaging 4.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 51.7% from the field.
The 23-year-old has spent a lot of time in the G League and has been phenomenal.
Over six regular season games, he is averaging 26.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per contest while shooting 54.5% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range.
Feed him! ️ Orlando Robinson is HUNGRY
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 31, 2024
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As for the Heat, they are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 25-23 record in their first 48 games.
They are 3-7 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Sacramento Kings by a score of 115-106.
The victory snapped a seven-game losing streak.
Following the Wizards, the Heat will return home to host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday evening in Florida.
Keep building
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 2, 2024
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As for the Wizards, they are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-38 record in their first 47 games.
They are 3-7 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Clippers by a score of 125-109.
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