NBA: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat will face the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena. This will be the second game of the first-round series between the two teams in the NBA playoffs in 2022, with the Heat leading 1-0. The Hawks endured a rocky regular season after a great performance in the playoffs last season. This time, they finished eighth in the Eastern Conference rankings. Atlanta earned the eighth seed in the playoffs by defeating the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers in two play-in games.

The Heat, on the other hand, has clinched the first seed and will host the remainder of the playoffs. Duncan Robinson scored 27 points off the bench in Game 1 and shot eight three-pointers. Jimmy Butler and P.J. Tucker combined for 37 points. The first game was a breeze for Miami, thanks to Trae Young's terrible shooting. The Hawks fell 91-115, and he only made one of his 12 field goal attempts. To give themselves a fighting shot in this series, Atlanta will need to find their scoring rhythm early in Game 2.

Injury Update for the Atlanta Hawks

Bogdan Bogdanovic's status is categorized as probable due to pain in his left ankle. Clint Capela and Lou Williams will not be available due to right knee hyperextension and lower back discomfort, respectively.

Injuries to the Miami Heat

Gabe Vincent's status is listed as probable due to a bruise on his right big toe. Bam Adebayo, P.J. Tucker, and Dewayne Dedmon are classified as doubtful, but they are expected to play. With left hip flexor strains, Markieff Morris and Haywood Highsmith are also questionable.

Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat: Predicted Lineups

Atlanta Hawks

The team's starting backcourt will be Trae Young and Kevin Huerter, with De'Andre Hunter at small forward providing support. Onyeka Okongwu will replace Clint Capela at the center, with Danilo Gallinari starting at power forward.

Miami Heat

Kyle Lowry and Max Strus are expected to take up the team's backcourt duties, with Lowry presumably playing point guard. To round out the starting five, Jimmy Butler and P.J. Tucker could play forward, with Bam Adebayo guarding the paint.

Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat: Predicted Starting 5s

Atlanta Hawks

Point Guard – Trae Young | Shooting Guard – Kevin Huerter | Small Forward – De’Andre Hunter | Power Forward – Danilo Gallinari | Center – Onyeka Okongwu

Miami Heat

Point Guard – Kyle Lowry | Shooting Guard – Max Strus | Small Forward – Jimmy Butler | Power Forward – P.J. Tucker | Center – Bam Adebayo