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Heat Star Wiggins Out vs Celtics: Injury Report Update
20 Dec
Summary
- Andrew Wiggins sidelined with lower back pain against Boston.
- Davion Mitchell is questionable with an ankle sprain.
- Jayson Tatum is also out for the Celtics due to an Achilles injury.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out of Friday night's game against the Boston Celtics due to lower back pain. The team also reported that guard Davion Mitchell is now questionable with an ankle sprain, a downgrade from his initial probable status.
Several other key players are also expected to miss the contest. The Heat will be without Tyler Herro (toe), Nikola Jovic (elbow), and Pelle Larsson (hip), while Terry Rozier is not with the team. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum has been listed as out with an Achilles injury.
The game is scheduled for Friday, December 19th, at 7:00 p.m. EST at TD Garden in Boston. This marks the first of four regular-season matchups between the two teams, with Boston having won the series last season.
