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Heat’s Kel’el Ware Likely to Play (1/15) Despite Right Foot Tendinitis

Kel’el Ware is dealing with right foot tendinitis but is likely to take the court for the Miami Heat in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This update comes ahead of the Heat’s away matchup scheduled for January 15, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena.

What It Means

Ware has been a consistent presence for the Heat this season, playing in 23 games while missing 15. In his most recent performance against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 13, he scored 19 points with a perfect shooting record from both overall and three-point range. For the season, Ware averages 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 60%. The team averages slightly more points per game when Ware is not in the lineup (113.9 PPG) compared to when he plays (108.8 PPG). The Heat hold a record of 12-11 in games where Ware has participated.

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