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Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers is one of the eight games on the NBA for Wednesday night. Tip off is schedulded for 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be aired locally and on League Pass.
This matchup will be the third of four meetings between these teams. Miami took the first game in a blowout (129-96), with Cleveland winning the most recent matchup by a final score of 111-99.
With just a few weeks to go in the regular season, the Cavs and Heat are both fighting for playoff position. The Cavaliers are currently in third place with a 43-25 record. As for Miami, they sit in eighth place at 37-31.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Reports
Miami Heat injury report for March 20
Looking at the injury report, the Miami Heat could be heavily depleted for their matchup with the Cavaliers. All three members of their big three were listed on the injury list. However, Jimmy Butler is available to play while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have already been ruled out.
Other key names on the injury report for the Heat include Kevin Love (Out), Duncan Robinson (Out), Josh Richardson (Out), and Nikola Jovic (Questionable).
Cleveland Cavaliers injury report for March 20
Similar to the Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers are also without a handful of their key players. They'll be down three starters Wednesday night as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Max Strus have all been ruled out. Role players Ty Jerome and Dean Wade have also been scratched from this matchup.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup and depth chart
Miami Heat starting lineup and depth chart March 20
Due to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo both being questionable, there is no telling what the Heat's starting lineup could look like Wednesday. In their last game, Erik Spoelstra went with a unit of Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Adebayo.
Here is a current look at Miami's depth chart as the regular season comes to an end:
Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup and depth chart March 20
Since they've been dealing with the same injuries, the Cavaliers are likely to stick with their recent starting five against the Heat. That being the five-man unit of Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang and Jarrett Allen.
Here is an updated look at the Cavs' depth chart to finish out the year:
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers key matchups
Due to all the injuries to both sides, there aren't many matchups to zero in on in Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers. With Bam Adebayo out of game the fans will miss the battle of two physical centers.
