The Miami Heat are set to play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury, however. So, is Giannis playing tonight vs. the Clippers?
The Heat have endured a difficult start to the season. Miami is just 2-5 overall following a Monday 138-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Heat will have a much easier matchup on Wednesday against the 1-6 Clippers, Giannis' availability will go a long way toward determining the outcome.
Here's everything we know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury status for tonight's game vs. the Clippers.
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Giannis is currently listed as probable to play due to a right wrist sprain, per the NBA injury report.
Antetokounmpo is playing well for the most part despite the Heat's struggles. The Heat star is averaging 28.4 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per outing so far this season. He is shooting 58.6 percent from the field across his seven games played.
When it comes to the question of if Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing tonight, however, the answer is most likely.
Heat injury report
The Heat have three players listed on the injury report for Wednesday night's game.
Article Continues Below- Dru Smith (facial laceration): Available
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (right wrist sprain): Probable
- Myron Gardner (right quadriceps contusion): Questionable
Clippers injury report
The Clippers have four players on the injury report for the game.
- Bradley Beal (right knee injury management): Out
- Brandon Ingram (right heel surgery): Out
- Jordan Miller (left rotator cuff surgery): Out
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser (right lisfranc surgery): Out