The Miami Heat are at home on Saturday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in an interconference matchup.
Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 30-27 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on the road on Friday night.
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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In Friday’s victory over the Hawks, Tyler Herro led the way for the Heat as he recorded 24 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench while Bam Adebayo added 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Miami will try to grab another victory on the road on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Grizzlies team.
On the other side, Memphis enters Saturday’s contest with a 21-33 record after defeating the Utah Jazz at home on Friday night.
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the way for the Grizzlies in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points and five rebounds off the bench while GG Jackson recorded 20 points, four rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Grizzlies Injury Report: Will Ty Jerome, Cedric Coward Play?
For the Grizzlies, they have eight players listed on their injury report, though Ty Jerome is not one of them.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Ty Jerome (2)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Of course, Jerome missed Friday’s game due to injury management but he is off the injury report and will return on Saturday.
Memphis has ruled out Cedric Coward due to a hyperextended right knee as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23)Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
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The Grizzlies have also ruled out Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey and Ja Morant as they all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Kyle Anderson has been listed as questionable due to right knee soreness while Walter Clayton Jr. is questionable with a right calf contusion.
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Heat Injury Report: Will Norman Powell, Tyler Herro Play?
On the other side, the Heat have five players listed on their injury report, including both Norman Powell and Herro.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14)Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Miami has listed Herro as probable and he is expected to play despite continuing to deal with a rib injury.
The Heat have also listed Powell as probable with an illness and he is expected to play against the Grizzlies.
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Davion Mitchell has been listed as doubtful due to an illness and he is expected to miss Saturday’s game.
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Dru Smith has been listed as questionable due to calf soreness while Nikola Jovic is questionable with lower-back tightness.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Heat from Miami at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.