Are Tyler Hero, Norman Powell playing tonight? Heat vs. Injury Report

The Miami Heat visit the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night as Tyler Herro and Norman Powell headlined Miami’s injury report heading into the match. Hero is listed as probable while dealing with a right costochondral rib injury, while Powell is questionable with lower back tightness after missing time before the All-Star break, according to official injury report

Here’s everything we know about Tyler Hero and Norman Powell’s injuries and their playing status against the Hawks.

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Tyler Herro, Norman Powell injury status vs. Hawks

Given Tyler Herro is likely on the injury reportthe expectation is that he will fight for at least limited minutes against the Hawks. Hero has missed significant time this season after suffering three broken ribs in a January loss to Indiana, forcing him to sit out 15 straight games entering the All-Star break.

The timing of his return is crucial for a Miami team that is 29-27 and eighth in the Eastern Conference, just two games behind the sixth seed as the playoff race tightens.

Herro has been productive when available, averaging 21.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 35.8% from three in limited appearances. The Heat’s offense dropped from 13th in offensive rating (115.7) at the start of the season to 22nd (112.6) during his absence.

Norman Powell’s status is less certain. The veteran winger is listed as questionable with lower back tightness after missing the Heat’s last two games before the break.

Powell has been one of Miami’s most consistent scorers, averaging 23 points per game while ranking among the league’s top perimeter threats with 2.9 three-pointers per game.

Thermal injury report

Tyler Herro — Probable (right costochondral rib injury)

Norman Powell – questionable (lower back tightness)

Keshad Johnson — questionable (sore left calf)

Terry Rozier — Gone (not with team)

Andrew Wiggins — Available (Inflamed Fingers)

Pele Larson — available (finger injury)

Simone Fontecchio — available (illness)

Drew Smith — Available (wrist soreness)

Kasparas Yakutsionis — Available (ankle inflammation)

Hawks injury report

Jonathan Cumminga — Out (knee)