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Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup Sunday in place of Norman Powell (personal), drawing the nod over Myron Gardner and Kasparas Jakucionis. Fontecchio's lone start of the season came Dec. 15 against the Raptors, when he totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.
Fontecchio notched 23 points (7-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 133-124 loss to the Magic.
Fontecchio posted his best scoring output of the season Wednesday and was deadly from three-point range, with his six threes made also representing a season-high output for the four-year veteran. Fontecchio has been enduring a tough season in Miami, but he has shown signs of turning things around of late. He has scored in double digits in six of his last seven contests, averaging 13.7 points per game and shooting 48.9 percent from deep in that span.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Strong effort off bench
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Fontecchio had 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 127-110 loss to Portland.
Fontecchio saw an uptick in opportunities Thursday night and took full advantage. He led the Miami reserves with 17 points and looked strong once again from downtown. The 30-year-old has been on a heater from three over his last two appearances, knocking down eight of 15 attempts. It wouldn't be a shock to see Fontecchio continue to get looks off the bench while Tyler Herro (ribs) and Kel'el Ware (hamstring) are sidelined.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Provides spark off bench
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Fontecchio notched 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Warriors.
The eight boards were a season high for Fontecchio on Monday. The sharpshooter is working his way back into the favor of head coach Erik Spoelstra, as Fontecchio has played at least 17 minutes in three consecutive games after falling out of the rotation in the Jan. 13 win over the Suns. Fontecchio's increased playing time has coincided with Tyler Herro (ribs) being unavailable again.
Fontecchio (ankle) will play Thursday against Detroit.
Fontecchio was able to shake off a questionable tag for this contest. The forward has played a minor role recently with 14.3 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Iffy for Thursday
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Fontecchio (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Fontecchio didn't participate in Wednesday's practice but will travel with the Heat for Thursday's contest. The 30-year-old forward hasn't logged double-digit minutes in any of Miami's last four games, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Misses practice Wednesday
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Fontecchio didn't practice Wednesday due to ankle inflammation, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Although he didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, the sharpshooter is traveling with the Heat to Detroit for Thursday's tilt against the Pistons. Miami has to provide an official injury report at some point ahead of that contest, which will shed more light on Fontecchio's status.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Fails to score Saturday
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Fontecchio finished Saturday's 142-116 victory over Indiana with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across three minutes.
Fontecchio was back in the rotation, albeit for just three minutes during garbage time. After a somewhat promising start to the season, Fontecchio has gone by the wayside recently. In 11 games over the past month, he has averaged just 6.7 points and 1.4 three-pointers in 18.1 minutes per contest, shooting a woeful 30.3 percent from the floor.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Rotating to bench
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Fontecchio will come off the bench Thursday against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat have elected to switch up the starting lineup Thursday, as Kel'el Ware will step into the first unit in Fontecchio's place. The 30-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his last five matchups off the bench.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting sans Herro
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Fontecchio will start against the Raptors on Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Tyler Herro (toe) ruled out less than 30 minutes before tipoff, Fontecchio will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five outings, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Plays just eight minutes in loss
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Fontecchio registered zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two assists over eight minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.
Fontecchio's role has shrunk considerably over the last few weeks, as he has registered only one double-digit scoring performance in his last nine games. He also hasn't been shooting the ball well, averaging just 7.2 points on 31.0 percent from the field and 1.2 threes on a 20.8 percent clip in that span. Still, the sharpshooter is shooting 37.0 percent from beyond the arc on the season, so expect him to get his shooting numbers back on track in the future if he is given the opportunity to do so.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Productive in loss
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Fontecchio totaled 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and seven rebounds in 26 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 loss to the Kings.
With Tyler Herro (toe), Davion Mitchell (groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip) all unavailable, Fontecchio saw more than 25 minutes for just the second time this season. The 29-year-old forward made the most of the opportunity, setting a new season high in points while knocking down at least four triples for the fourth time this season. Fontecchio has seen the floor in four straight games, averaging 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest during that span.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Limited again in loss
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Fontecchio provided eight points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 loss to the Mavericks.
Fontecchio scored single digits for the sixth straight game, while his continued lack of peripheral stats makes him a non-factor in standard fantasy leagues. In 21 appearances for the Heat, Fontecchio has averaged 10.0 points and 2.1 three-pointers in 19.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Struggles with shot
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Fontecchio chipped in eight points (2-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 106-102 victory over the Mavericks.
Through the first 14 games of the season, Fontecchio was shooting 50 percent from deep. However, over his last four games, he's gone 5-for-32 from beyond the arc. His overall numbers still look good, averaging 10.8 points on 39.6 percent from three-point range, but his minutes might start to dip when Andrew Wiggins (hip), Norman Powell (groin) and Nikola Jovic (hip) return to action.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Hits two threes in win
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Fontecchio provided 10 points (2-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over the Warriors.
Fontecchio extends his streak of hitting multiple three-pointers to six but did not have a great shooting night Wednesday. On the season, Fontecchio averages 11.4 points and 2.6 threes on an astounding 47.6 percent clip, so expect him to post more efficient outings in the future.
Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Drops 13 off bench in loss
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Fontecchio racked up 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
Fontecchio has now logged consecutive appearances of three or more three-pointers made, averaging 11.5 points and 2.5 threes on a blistering 50 percent clip from beyond the arc. Fontecchio should continue to get looks from the three-point line, and despite coming off the bench, he is Miami's best long-distance shooter.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Another double-digit scoring effort
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Fontecchio had 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal in 17 minutes during Monday's 120-119 win over the Clippers.
Fontecchio has been a steady source of offense off the bench, scoring in double figures in six of his first seven games. The sharpshooter's fantasy appeal is mostly limited to points and triples, but he should remain on deep-league radars until the Heat settle on a consistent member of the first unit in the frontcourt alongside Bam Adebayo.
