On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Pennsylvania in a crucial matchup.
The outcome of this game will determine the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, with the loser facing another play-in tournament game for a shot at the eighth seed.
During Tuesday’s practice session preceding the game, one of the Heat’s key players was unable to participate.
According to Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints, “Terry Rozier did not practice. Duncan Robinson and Kevin Love were limited.”
Rozier has been sidelined for the past four games, marking his fifth consecutive absence.
His absence could be significant for Miami as they prepare to face the 76ers.
Rozier, a former standout from Louisville, concluded the regular season with impressive averages of 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.3% from beyond the arc in 61 games.
As for the Heat, they currently hold the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 record over 82 games.
They have shown strong form recently, winning seven of their last ten games and currently enjoying a three-game winning streak.
Last season, the Heat reached the NBA Finals but were defeated by the Denver Nuggets.
