UPDATED 6:15 pm ET
UPDATE: Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) is listed as out and George Hill is listed as the starter. This makes George Hill a must-play option while Donte DiVincenzo also benefits.
Not much going on here, and we’ll still be adding updates.
We’re in two-game slate land, and there is very little news to watch today. In fact, it would’ve basically been zero news, but Eric Bledsoe was a late addition to the Sunday injury report with a right hammy strain. He checked out at a normal time at 1:01 left in the fourth when Game 5 was decided, so you would think he didn’t suffer the injury during the game. Maybe he was playing through it. Back in July, Bledsoe had a “return to play conditioning” tag on him and it kept him out for two games, and he didn’t make his bubble seeding game debut until Aug. 4. It’s probably just a precaution, but it will be something to watch. If we do get a surprise “out” news, it’ll be George Hill as a really strong play while Donte DiVincenzo also benefits.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 6:30 pm ET
Miami only has Gabe Vincent (shoulder) as questionable and Chris Silva (pubic bone) as out.
Here’s my Jimmy Butler note from Matchups, if you missed it:
Jimmy Butler was playing through a soft-tissue shoulder issue, but the time off helped him in a big way. After the win against the Pacers, he could barely lift his arm and talked about it after the game. After he was done with interviews following Monday’s game, Butler complained, “(Now) I’ve got to put my fucking mask on with one arm,” he said. Coach Erik Spoelstra said he was healthy, said Butler has played through worse injuries, and even compared Butler’s healing to Wolverine. Butler himself said “I’m good to go” and it’s no longer an issue. He’s set for a big role (more below).
As mentioned above, Eric Bledsoe (right hamstring) is questionable.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:00 pm ET
The Rockets only have Luc Mbah a Moute (knee) as out.
The Thunder have no injuries reported.
