The Miami Heat (19-12) are facing off against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (13-19) on Saturday.
The Heat have won four consecutive matchups, with their latest being a 12-point victory over the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Butler has missed the full duration of Miami’s winning streak. However, they won these games partially thanks to star-level performances from Jaquez. He has recorded more than 15 points and five rebounds in their last three contests.
Lowry, Martin, and Richardson were absent in Thursday’s victory. Robinson is once again on the report after playing against Golden State.
Miami Heat long-time forward Udonis Haslem has been at the forefront of NBA conversations this week because of his comments surrounding the late Bill Russell.
The Miami legend is continuing to tackle controversial topics around the league, but this time on a fellow legend’s podcast.
On a recent episode of ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq’, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal was joined by Haslem, where they discussed Draymond Green’s recent actions and suspension.
O’Neals co-host Adam Lefkoe introduced the topic, “But that seems to be your code if you start business.”
Haslem interrupted, “Imma finish it.”
Lefkoe restated Haslem’s point, saying, “I will finish it, but you’re not going to start it unprovoked.”
“Nah, I’m my daddy’s son. We don’t start trouble, we just finish it. So, for me, I think where Draymond’s gotten to the point where he’s the initiator, and I think that’s not a good thing. When I saw the things that are happening, they kind of make me cringe because I put myself in that situation because I’m an OG and I’m a leader. So when I look at Draymond, I try and put myself in his shoes,” Haslem said.
