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San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Updates on Luke Kornet, Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic, and Others

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the four teams which are currently undefeated in the season.

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The San Antonio Spurs will be up against the Miami Heat at home, Frost Bank Center, on Thursday, October 30. After a disappointing campaign in the 2024-25 NBA season, the Spurs entered the current season with revamped strategies and energy. It is safe to say that all their efforts and offseason planning has been paying off well, considering they are one of the only four undefeated teams in the season with a 4-0 tally.

In their most-recent game, the Spurs recorded a blowout 121-103 win over the Toronto Raptors. Victor Wembanyama is leading the charts with an average of 31.0 points per game and 13.8 rebounds per game. He recorded 24 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists in the Spurs’ win over the Raptors. Following him on the charts is Stephon Castle at an average of 18.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg, and 4.8 apg.

On the other hand, the Miami Heat, who finished the previous season in the eighth spot with a 37-45 record, recorded three back-to-back wins after an initial setback against the Orlando Magic. They are currently 3-1, grabbing the third spot in the conference. In their most-recent game, they handed a blowout defeat to the Charlotte Hornets.

Both teams are in winning momentum, and they would aim to extend their winning streak on Thursday in San Antonio. With that said, let’s take a look at the injury reports and expected starting lineups for both the teams.

San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat Injury Report

A breakdown of the injury report and expected starting lineup for San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat on Thursday.

San Antonio Spurs’ Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Kelly Olynyk	PF	Heel	OUT
Luke Kornet	C	Ankle	OUT
Lindy Waters III	SF	Eye	OUT
Jeremy Sochan	SF	Wrist	OUT
De’Aaron Fox	PG	Hamstring	OUT

The San Antonio Spurs have released a lengthy injury report for their showdown against the Miami Heat.

Kelly Olynyk is recovering from left heel surgery he underwent in late April.

Luke Kornet has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Heat. This is the third straight game he would miss as he continues to deal with an ankle injury.

Lindy Waters will be on sidelines for Thursday’s game against the Warriors with an eye issue. He is yet to make his regular season debut.

Jeremy Sochan is listed as out with a left wrist sprain.

De’Aaron Fox is out with a right hamstring strain.

Miami Heat’s Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Norman Powell	SG	Groin	Doubtful
Nikola Jovic	PF	Hip	Questionable
Kasparas Jakucionis	SG	Groin	Out
Terry Rozier	SG	Non-injury related	Out
Tyler Herro	PG	Ankle	Out

Norman Powell has been listed as doubtful for the game against the Spurs with a groin injury. While he made the trip to San Antonio, head coach Erik Spoelstra has said that the team would be careful not to aggravate the injury.

Nikola Jovic is dealing with a hip contusion he suffered during the 144-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He is questionable for Thursday-night ‘s game.

Kasparas Jakucionis won’t make his debut on Thursday as he has been ruled out with a hip injury for the game against the Spurs.

Rozier is not with the team after being charged for his alleged role in the latest gambling controversy.

Tyler Herro has been ruled out for the fifth game straight as he recovers from a surgery he had before the start of the season.

San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat Predicted Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs: Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware, Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson

Miami Heat

San Antonio Spurs

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.