Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks predicted starting lineups, depth chart and more for Dec. 28 game. [photo: Imagn]
The Miami Heat face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, their first of our regular-season meetings. Erik Spoelstra’s team has found its bearings without Jimmy Butler in their last two games. They look to win their third straight game when they visit the Hawks.
The Hawks are also on a two-game winning run. Trae Young has been playing through a right heel contusion, but Jalen Johnson has stepped up to carry the load on offense. Atlanta hopes to defend its home court behind the Young-Johnson tandem.
Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
Miami Heat injury report
Dru Smith (Achilles surgery), Josh Richardson (heel inflammation) and Jimmy Butler (return to competition conditioning) are ruled out. Nikola Jovic has been ruled questionable due to a left ankle sprain. Pelle Larsson (ankle sprain) and Terry Rozier (knee inflammation) are probable.
