""While he's been out, I think [Kasparas Jakucionis] and [Dru Smith] have done a very good job with (team's point of attack defense, pace)," Spoelstra said, according to Clutch Points' Zachary Weinberger. "We miss him, but we want to be smart about it. ... We're going to continue to treat him. He's doing more and more on the court, and when he's ready, he'll be ready.""
"As a result, Spoelstra's response about a timeline was pretty nondescript. Though it appears that Mitchell, at the very least, is doing more to get back on the court as soon as possible. He's been seen doing full pregame work, so perhaps his return is imminent. The Heat will play four games over their next five days, including a string of three-straight as a result of a postponement earlier this month."
Davion Mitchell has missed his fourth consecutive game due to a shoulder injury after playing 19 minutes in the Jan. 19 win over the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Erik Spoelstra offered a nondescript timeline and said the team will continue treating him while he increases on-court activity. Mitchell has been seen doing full pregame work, suggesting his return could be imminent. The Heat face a condensed schedule of four games in five days. In Mitchell's absence, rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has absorbed ballhandling and perimeter defensive duties while averaging 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists over his last seven games.
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