"Jovic is a more natural fit alongside Adebayo if the Heat plan to run. Jovic is the Heat's best grab-and-go threat, as well as one of their best playmakers and play finishers in transition. Without Duncan Robinson in the picture and no Herro, the Heat need as much shooting as they can. The Ware-Adebayo lineup, while good defensively, is quite murky offensively ... and you can't afford to have bad spacing against an elite Magic defense that will return Jalen Suggs."
"Miami Heat basketball is back like it never left - even though it was for nearly six months. The Heat tip off Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Kia Center. We know they are going to be without star guard Tyler Herro - in addition to rookie Kasparas Jakucionis - but what will the rest of their opening night rotation look like?! Let's do some predictions!"
The Heat will begin the season without Tyler Herro and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. The projected starting five is Jovic, Mitchell, Powell, Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. Jovic is favored as a natural fit with Adebayo because of his grab-and-go ability, playmaking and transition finishing. Shooting depth is a concern with Duncan Robinson absent and Herro out, so spacing is prioritized over a Ware-Adebayo defensive pairing that can be murky offensively. Ware is listed as questionable with a sprained ankle and is expected to begin the season off the bench. Dru Smith looks likely to earn rotation minutes after moving well in preseason and generating strong defensive activity.
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