The Miami Heat are only half-game ahead of the rival Philadelphia 76ers in the standings, so they should be looking to expand that lead in the final third of the season. Sure, they hold the tiebreaker over Philadelphia, but Heat Nation would rest a lot easier at night knowing they don’t have to depend on that.
This stretch of games includes a death match against the top-ranked Milwaukee Bucks. Miami had a huge comeback win early in the season against this team, but they’re stronger than they were before, while Miami is not quite at full strength.
Sun-Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman has reported that Jimmy Butler looks to return Wednesday against the Timberwolves, but Tyler Herro and Meyers Leonard will remain out even though they’ve shed their walking boots.