Heat To Take on Hawks Without Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry

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2 min read • April 26, 2022

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Heat To Take on Hawks Without Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry

The Miami Heat, boasting a 3-1 advantage in the series, will be without Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry for Game 5 tonight against the Atlanta Hawks.

Lowry is nursing a hamstring strain he suffered in Game 3, while Butler will miss the game with right knee inflammation.

The absence of the two starters will likely open more offensive opportunities for Tyler Herro (FD $5,500) and Victor Oladipo ($3,900).

Duncan Robinson ($3,800) and Max Strus ($4,400) will also likely see more opportunities from 3.

On Atlanta's side, Trae Young ($8,200) has a good chance to break out of his slump with two top wing defenders out. Clint Capela ($5,000) will also be playing in his second game back since suffering a knee hyperextension in the final play-in game. 

The Heat are favored by 4.5 points at home in Game 5 and the over/under is 216, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.