Eastern Conference Seventh Seed Hosts Western Conference Heavyweight: Injury Woes Loom Over NBA Clash

This NBA matchup features significant injury concerns. The Miami Heat, currently seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 17-15 record, have been showing stability at home, boasting an 11-5 record. They are on a two-game winning streak. However, they will be without Herro and Rozier. Adebayo is also questionable, placing the offensive burden on Powell and Jovic. The Denver Nuggets, positioned third in the Western Conference with a 22-9 record, are formidable on the road with a 12-4 record. Jokic's triple-double averages of 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 11.1 assists dominate both offense and defense. Murray's hot hand provides outside shooting support. The Nuggets will be missing four rotational players, including Gordon. Recommendation: Miami Heat