NBA Playoffs 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Game 2 Injury Report – Players’ Availability for Both Teams Ahead of Crucial First-Round Matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a relatively clean report for Wednesday's home matchup.

Top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Cavs would aim for a 2-0 lead in the playoff series to put pressure on the Heat ahead of a two-game road trip. The Cavaliers’ fourth quarter surge helped them to beat Miami 121-100 in Game 1.

Miami Heat’s story has been inspiring in the playoffs, but they have to deliver their version of the 2023 edition in the playoffs. In 2023, the Heat qualified for the NBA Finals after participating in the Play-In tournament. With two straight wins in Play-in this year, the Heat advanced to the playoffs but failed to counter Cavaliers.

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On the flip side, the Cavaliers had a dominant performance in Game 1, led by Mitchell, Garland and Jerome. A 2-0 lead could be decisive in the series, and the Cavs can wrap up the series in four to five games. With a 34-7 record at home in the regular season, the Cavaliers would be the toughest side to beat. Miami needs a collective effort to bounce back and tie the series 1-1 before a home game on Friday.

Ahead of the crucial Game 2, let’s break down the injury report for both teams and its impact on the matchup.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Injury Report

Time– Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue– Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, Ohio

Local TV- TNT, Tru TV, Max | Live Stream-Fubo, NBA League Pass

Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries

None

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a relatively clean report for Wednesday’s home matchup. There is no injury concern for the Cavs in Game 2 and they are going to play the repeat the same starting lineup against the Heat.

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Miami Heat Injuries

Terry Rozier: Out
Kevin Love: Out
Isaiah Stevens: Out
Dru Smith: Out

The Miami Heat have listed four players on their injury report for Wednesday’s road matchup. Rozier has been ruled out of Game 2 versus the Cavaliers due to an ankle injury. Kevin Love remains out too, citing personal reasons.

Terry Rozier is in a walking boot and out for Wednesday night in Cleveland due to the ankle sprain sustained during Monday’s voluntary practice
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) April 22, 2025

Stevens is ineligible for the NBA Playoffs, as he’s on a two-way contract. Dru Smith is already out for the season as he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.