Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks: Injury Reports, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads

The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are playing a Game 3 of the NBA playoffs first round on Friday night. The Heat won the first game 115-105. Jimmy Butler scored 45 points on 60% shooting. Trae Young had an off-night for the Hawks, missing eight of his 10 three-point attempts and turning the ball over 10 times.

Gabe Vincent is listed as probable for the Miami Heat game against the Philadelphia 76ers. PJ Tucker, Markieff Morris, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo are listed on the injury report as questionable.

Lou Williams is yet to return, suffering from lower back discomfort. Clint Capela is unavailable, with a hyperextended right knee.

Miami Heat are favored to win despite playing away from home. The defensive strength of the Heat has been pivotal in the series so far. Atlanta Hawks are playing at home and are hoping to boost their confidence.

Miami Heat are 5-1 against the Atlanta Hawks this season. Jimmy Butler has averaged 33 points in the series so far.

The Atlanta Hawks were 27-14 at home this season. They ended the regular season with the second-best offensive rating (116.5) in the league. Bogdan Bogdanshi has scored 15.7 points per game against the Heat this year.

The Hawks were 27-14 at home this season. They ended the regular season with the second-best offensive rating (116.5) in the league. Bogdan Bogdanshi has scored 15.7 points per game against the Heat this year.

Kyle Lowry and Max Strus will play backcourt for Miami Heat. PJ Tucker will start as a power forward, with Bam Adebayo manning the paint. Jimmy Butler will support Kyle Lowry at small forward.

Trae Young and Kevin Huerter should be the starting backcourt for Atlanta Hawks. De’Andre Hunter and Danilo Gallinari could fill the forward positions. John Collins will play the center. Miami Heat were 24-17 on the road this season. Atlanta has averaged 104 points against the Heat this year.

The Heat were 24-17 on the road this season. The Hawks have averaged 104 points against the Heat this year. Trae Young has put up 30.2 points per game at home this term.

Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks is a best-of-seven series.