Injuries:
Guard J.J. Redick had a problem with his back, but has not missed any time since missing practice on Tuesday. Forward Hedo Turkoglu looks fully recovered from his bruised knee.
Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)
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Point guard - Jameer Nelson (9.2, 2.8, 5.3, 0.6, 0.1)
Shooting guard - Jason Richardson (12.2, 3.2, 2.0, 1.0, 0.4)
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Small forward - Hedo Turkoglu (11.8, 3.9, 4.7, 0.8, 0.2)
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Power forward - Ryan Anderson (16.8, 7.2, 0.9, 0.8, 0.2)
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Center - Dwight Howard (20.3, 15.3, 1.9, 1.4, 2.2)
Key off the bench:
J.J. Reddick is averaging 11 points off the bench, and is hitting 42% of his three-point attempts this season.
Heat:
Injuries:
Backup center Dexter Pittman has missed the past three games with a bruised left shoulder and is listed day-to-day. Mario Chalmers bruised his left hand earlier this week but is not expected to miss any playing time.
Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)
Point guard - Mario Chalmers (11.1, 2.5, 3.6, 1.3, 0.2)
Shooting guard - Dwyane Wade (21.9, 4.3, 4.7. 1.6, 1.4)
Small forward - LeBron James (28.0, 8.1, 6.7, 1.7, 0.7)
Power forward - Chris Bosh (18.5, 8.3, 2.1, 0.9, 0.8)
Center - Joel Anthony (3.3, 4.2, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0)
Key off the bench:
Udonis Haslem is averaging six point and eight rebounds off the bench, and with eight rebounds in tonight's game will pass center Rony Seikaly as the Miami Heat's second all-time leading rebounder, behind Alonzo Mourning.