Heat's Pelle Larsson: Scores 15 points with two steals
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Larsson supplied 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 win over the Bulls.
With both Davion Mitchell (shoulder) and Tyler Herro (ribs) nursing injuries, Larsson has been flirting with 30 minutes per contest, and he's made the most of the increased opportunity. Over his past four appearances, Larsson has been a late-round producer with averages of 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Strikes for 20 in Utah
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Larsson racked up 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday's 147-116 win over the Jazz.
The second-year wing didn't seem bothered by the finger issue that landed him on the injury report Friday. Larsson has started six straight games, scoring at least 16 points in three of them while averaging 12.3 points, 4.2 assists and 3.7 boards in 27.8 minutes, but Saturday's three-pointers were his first during that stretch.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Cleared to play Saturday
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Larsson (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Larsson popped up on Friday's injury report due to an injury to his left middle finger, but the second-year pro has been cleared to play Saturday. He has started in each of the Heat's last five games, and over that span he has averaged 10.8 points, 4.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds over 28.4 minutes per game, though he's gone 0-for-10 from three-point range over that span.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Returning to first unit
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Larsson will start Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson will join the starting five with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) ruled out for Thursday's matchup. Larsson fared well in his last start Sunday, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Larsson is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Suns on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Larsson started in Sunday's loss to the Thunder, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Tuesday's home tilt due to Norman Powell (back) being cleared to return.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: All-around performance vs. Thunder
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Larsson closed Sunday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder with 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes.
With Norman Powell (back) sidelined, Larsson drew his 19th start of the season and delivered another solid performance in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old forward has scored at least 16 points in eight of his 19 starts. In 31 games this season, he is averaging 9.4 points, 3.2 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 threes and 0.6 steals over 22.2 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Starting sans Powell
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Larsson is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Thunder on Sunday.
Norman Powell will not play Sunday due to lower-back soreness, so Larsson will make his 19th start of the regular season (and first since Dec. 27 against the Pacers). As a starter this season, Larsson is averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 threes over 26.8 minutes per game.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Shakes off finger injury
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Larsson exited Sunday's game against the Pelicans in the third quarter with a left middle finger injury, but he returned with 8:48 remaining in the fourth.
Larsson checked out of Sunday's contest with 2:22 remaining in the third quarter. However, the finger injury isn't severe enough to keep him out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Larsson had previously missed the Heat's last two games due to a sprained right ankle.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Larsson has missed the Heat's last two games due to a sprained right ankle, but the second-year pro is trending toward playing in Sunday's home game. His return would be timely, given that Jaime Jaquez (ankle) is listed as doubtful.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Iffy for Saturday
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Larsson is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota with a right ankle sprain.
Saturday could be a second consecutive absence for Larsson. If he doesn't play, Nikola Jovic (elbow), who's probable, would likely pick up a few extra minutes.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Won't travel with team
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Larsson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and won't travel to Detroit for Thursday's game, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson will miss Thursday's contest due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Monday's win over Denver. His next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday in Miami against the Timberwolves. With the second-year swingman sidelined, Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez are candidates for an uptick in minutes Thursday.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Exits to locker room
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Larsson exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets due to an apparent right ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Larsson stepped on an opposing player's foot and twisted his ankle before limping to the locker room. If the second-year swingman is unable to return, Jaime Jaquez and Dru Smith are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Starting Friday vs. Atlanta
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Larsson is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Larsson was cleared to return Friday after missing the Heat's last five games due to a sprained left ankle. With Bam Adebayo (back) sidelined, Larsson will enter the Heat's starting five for the 17th time this season and the first time since Dec. 3 against the Mavericks.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Probable to play Friday
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Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Larsson appears poised to return from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. He averaged 21.9 minutes per game before his injury absence, so his return will likely eat into the playing time of Jaime Jaquez and Simone Fontecchio.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Won't play Tuesday
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Larsson is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat announced Dec. 10 that Larsson could miss up to two weeks with the injury, so he could be inching closer to returning. Until Miami clears up Larsson's timeline for a return, Simone Fontecchio has a pathway to maintaining a larger role.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Remains listed as out
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Larsson is out for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained left ankle.
The Heat announced Dec. 10 that Larsson could miss up to two weeks with the injury, so it seems fair to label him as week-to-week. Until Miami updates Larsson's timetable for a return, Simone Fontecchio has one less obstacle to overcome for playing time in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: To remain out Thursday
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Larsson (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Nets.
Larsson was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle back on Dec. 10 and has yet to return to practice for Miami. He can considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: MRI scheduled for Wednesday
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Larsson's X-rays on his sprained left ankle came back negative, and he'll undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson sustained the ankle injury in the second quarter of Tuesday's 117-108 NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the Magic and was unable to return. He finished with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes. The Heat will determine the severity of the injury Wednesday, and his next chance to play comes Monday against the loser of the Knicks vs. Raptors matchup Tuesday.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Headed to bench
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Larsson will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The Heat will be going with a jumbo lineup featuring Kel'el Ware and Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt for Friday's game, but Larsson should still see quality minutes in the rotation with Tyler Herro (toe) unavailable. Larsson is averaging 9.4 points, 3.4 assists and 1.1 triples per contest this season.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Starting Wednesday
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Larsson is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
Larsson suffered a foot sprain in Monday's win over the Clippers, but he's been given the green light to suit up Wednesday. He'll take on a starting role against the Mavericks due to the absence of Norman Powell (ankle). In 15 starts this season, Larsson is averaging 11.6 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds across 26.8 minutes.
