Southeast Division Roundup: Adebayo Nears Return, Banchero Still Out, Mann Hurt, Wizards Slide, Alexander-Walker Shines
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MIAMI — Heat center Bam Adebayo, sidelined since Nov. 5 with a toe injury, is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s home game against the Warriors. Miami has gone 4-2 without the three-time All-Star.
ORLANDO — Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss a third consecutive contest Tuesday because of a groin strain. Head coach Jamahl Mosley said the reigning Rookie of the Year is “doing well,” participating in non-contact drills and weight-room workouts while maintaining “great” spirits.
CHARLOTTE — Hornets guard Tre Mann exited Monday’s matchup with Toronto after 12 minutes due to left ankle soreness. The 23-year-old is averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 22 minutes per game.
WASHINGTON — The Wizards dropped their 11th straight game Sunday, falling to the Nets by 23 points for an NBA-worst sixth loss of at least 20. Following the defeat, interim head coach Brian Keefe challenged the roster to “look in the mirror,” according to forward Kyshawn George, asking players what they want “in life” and “as an organization.”
ATLANTA — Newly acquired guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 16 fourth-quarter points Sunday to help the Hawks erase a 22-point deficit and edge Phoenix by two, finishing a 4-0 road trip. “We have a resilient group,” the offseason sign-and-trade addition said.
Source: Hoops Rumors
