"Winners of three straight and sporting a 3-1 record, Miami will begin their road trip with a matchup against rising superstar Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are a perfect 4-0 so far on the year, and Wembanyama has looked dominant. The 7-foot-4 versatile big man is averaging an All-NBA caliber 31 points and 13.8 rebounds double-double on 60.3% shooting through San Antonio's first four games."
"Unfortunately for Miami, it appears that they will need to brace themselves for Norman Powell to remain sidelined. The veteran guard is listed as doubtful heading into the game, after suffering some groin soreness from morning shootaround prior to Tuesday's game this week. That means that the Heat will likely be without two of their 24+ points per game scorers in a difficult matchup- as Tyler Herro still remains out himself."
"Look for Pelle Larsson to get another starting nod in Powell's absence. Larsson contributed 17 points in his first start of the season in the win against Charlotte. When it comes to offensive contributions, it will have to be another team effort to make up for Powell and Herro. Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be the lead candidates to provide a scoring boost, with both players coming off a 26 and 28 points outing, respectively."
Miami enters a challenging four-game West Coast trip after winning three straight to reach a 3-1 record. The Heat open on the road against San Antonio and rising superstar Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 31 points and 13.8 rebounds on 60.3% shooting through four games. The Bam Adebayo–Kel'el Ware frontcourt must be sharp defensively to contend with Wembanyama, and Ware has shown success against him previously. Norman Powell is listed doubtful with groin soreness while Tyler Herro remains out but is traveling with the team. Pelle Larsson is expected to start and Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will provide scoring. Offensive production will require a balanced team effort without Powell and Herro.
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