Love supplied 16 points (2-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Play-In Game win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Love didn't make much of an impact until the second half, and his veteran presence aided Miami in maintaining a big lead down the stretch. The 35-year-old totaled 11 points, six rebounds and one assist in eight second-half minutes. Love could see his role increase heading into the Heat's opening-round series against the Celtics given his extensive postseason experience.

Love (arm) will be available Wednesday versus Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Love will join Caleb Martin and an otherwise inexperienced cast of forwards in Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez for Miami's postseason rotation Wednesday. Love averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.0 minutes across 20 games in the 2023 playoffs.

Love (arm) was a partial practice participant Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Love's status for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament battle remains up in the air. It isn't a win-or-go-home scenario for Miami, who would play the winner of Chicago and Atlanta if Philadelphia prevails Wednesday, but Love's ability to rebound and space the frontcourt would be a notable loss if he's ultimately unavailable. Love is dealing with a contusion to his upper arm.

Love won't return to Sunday's matchup against Toronto due to left upper arm contusion.

EDGE Analysis

Love played three minutes of Sunday's game before suffering the injury. The Heat need to win and a few things to break their way if they hope to avoid the Play-In Tournament. If they do, the veteran Love will have a full week to rest before attempting to suit up again.

Love (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Love was among several Heat players who were listed as available for Tuesday's contest, a list that also includes Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic and Orlando Robinson. Love has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.

Love is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Love's minor ankle issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for Tuesday. The veteran has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.

Love posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds and four assists over 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Love played in just under 20 minutes off the bench, but owned the glass while leading all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds to go along with a quartet of assists in a double-double performance. Love set a new season high in rebounds, posting his second game with 14 or more boards. The veteran has now recorded five double-doubles this year, four of which have occurred while coming off the bench.

Love (heel) logged 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 109-99 win over the Knicks, finishing with eight points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block.

EDGE Analysis

Love missed more than a month with a heel contusion before being cleared for game action last weekend, but he didn't get off the bench in wins Friday over the Trail Blazers and Sunday over the Wizards. After getting some more practice time under his belt, however, Love re-entered the rotation Tuesday as starting center Bam Adebayo's primary backup. Thomas Bryant, meanwhile, didn't play in a coach's decision after receiving double-digit minutes in nine of the Heat's previous 10 contests.

Love (heel/personal) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Love will be able to put an end to his lengthy absence, as he's available for the first time since Feb. 27. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Heat manage his workload during his first game back.

Love (heel/personal) is probable for Friday's game against Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Love missed Thursday's practice for personal reasons and continues to manage a heel issue but should still suit up Friday, which would mark his first appearance since Feb. 27. If the veteran is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably handle a limited role off the bench.