The Dallas Mavericks hope their recent health progress holds as they host a Miami Heat team battling its own last-minute bumps and bruises. All eyes are on the availability of star big men Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo ahead of this interconference rematch. The answer for both provides a major sigh of relief for fans wanting to see a full-strength showdown.

Mavs Injury Report: Are Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg Playing Tonight?

Anthony Davis is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday’s game. This is a significant update after the forward banged his hand on the rim during Monday’s win over Denver. Davis returned to that game and finished with 32 points and 13 rebounds. His absence from the report indicates the issue is not a concern.

Rookie forward Cooper Flagg is listed as available despite dealing with a right thumb splint. He has not missed any games due to this issue. His only absence this season was due to an illness. Flagg is averaging 17.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Two key rotation players are officially questionable for Dallas. Both P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford are dealing with ankle issues. Washington has missed the last two games after spraining his ankle in warmups. Gafford has also been out for two games as the team manages his right ankle injury.

Three Mavericks have been ruled out. Center Dereck Lively II remains out with a foot injury. Guard Kyrie Irving continues his recovery from knee surgery. Dante Exum is out for the season after undergoing knee surgery. The team holds a 7-15 record, fourth in the Southwest Division.

Heat Injury Report: Are Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell Playing Tonight?

Bam Adebayo is not listed on the Miami Heat injury report. The center is expected to play his usual role against Dallas. Adebayo is averaging 19.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season. His matchup with Anthony Davis will be a key focus.

Star guard Norman Powell is listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Miami’s last game. Powell played in that contest and scored 30 points. He leads the Heat with 25.0 points per game this season.

For Miami, the inclusion of Norman Powell is tentative due to his questionable tag. If he cannot play, another wing player would likely enter the lineup. Tyler Herro is available and averaging 24.8 points since his return from ankle surgery.

Two other role players are also questionable for Miami. Forward Keshad Johnson is dealing with an illness. Guard Pelle Larsson is managing a right toe sprain. Head coach Erik Spoelstra may need to adjust his starting lineup if these players cannot go.

Only one player is definitively out for the Heat. Guard Terry Rozier remains away from the team. The Heat enter the game with a 14-7 record, good for first place in the Southeast Division. They boast the second-highest-scoring offense in the league at 124.3 points per game.

Predicted Starting Line-Ups: Mavs vs Heat

The projected starters are based on the latest injury reports and recent team rotations. These lineups are subject to last-minute changes, especially for players listed as questionable.

For Dallas, the lineup assumes P.J. Washington remains sidelined. If Washington is able to play, he would likely reclaim his starting power forward spot. Rookie Ryan Nembhard has taken over starting point guard duties recently.

This game is a rematch from just over a week ago, a 106-102 Heat victory in Miami. The Mavericks were without Anthony Davis for that contest. Both teams are coming off wins and look to build momentum from their latest performances.