Chris Andersen (thigh) did not practice on Monday. After missing two games, he played well in Game 6 to knock out the Pacers, scoring nine points with 10 boards in 13 minutes. Andersen's thigh injury is clearly not back to 100 percent, but it would be a surprise to see him on the sidelines in Game 1 on Thursday.

Chris Andersen (thigh) nearly double-doubled in Friday's Game 6 win over the Pacers, scoring nine points on 4-of-4 shooting with 10 rebounds in just 13 minutes. Andersen did very well against the Spurs in last year's Finals, and regardless of whether or not the Heat get San Antonio or Oklahoma City he'll be a key figure off the bench.

Chris Anderson (thigh) will be active for Friday's Game 6 against the Pacers. Michael Beasley and Justin Hamilton will be inactive. Assuming he plays the addition of Anderson to the active lineup will help clean up some of the wide open chances that Roy Hibbert had in his decent Game 5 performance.

Chris Andersen (thigh) missed shootaround Friday morning and remains a game-time decision for Game 6. He missed the last two games and remains day-to-day. Andersen will likely receive treatment heading into Game 6 and the team is unlikely to update his status until about 30 minutes before the 8:30 EDT tip. If he sits, the Heat will likely stick with Rashard Lewis in the starting lineup to allow Udonis Haslem to help more in the second unit.

Chris Andersen (thigh) will be a game-time decision for Friday's Game 6 in Miami. Birdman has missed the past two games due to a thigh bruise, and it appears his status is still unclear for Game 6. He dubbed himself a game-time decision, also saying "I have a high tolerance for pain." The Heat look to close out their series with the Pacers and would love to have the services of Andersen after being out-rebounded in both Games 4 and 5.

Chris Andersen (thigh) will not play against the Pacers in Game 5 on Wednesday. He's inactive and the Heat will have to count on Udonis Haslem and Chris Bosh a little more tonight. Rashard Lewis figures to get more run in the starting lineup, but his minutes may be limited since he can't guard David West. Andersen's issue is day-to-day, so there's little doubt he'd be ready for the NBA Finals on June 5.

Chris Andersen (thigh) remains a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5. He is receiving treatment for his bruised thigh and we may not get his availability until right before tip. Miami has been successful with smaller lineups lately, so the loss of Andersen wouldn't be too devastating despite how Indiana owned the paint way back in Game 1.

Chris Andersen (thigh) didn't participate in Wednesday's shootaround and he's listed as a game-time decision. Andersen said that on a scale of 1 to 10 he feels like an "11," but he followed that up by saying, "Right now I'm just playing it minute by minute." That does nothing to clarify the Birdman's availability, and if he sits out again the Heat will turn to guys like Rashard Lewis, Udonis Haslem and Shane Battier for extra production.

Chris Andersen (thigh bruise) is questionable to play on Wednesday and it's uncertain whether he'll travel with the Heat to Indianapolis. The Birdman has been playing through minor injuries all season, but the quad bruise he suffered in Game 3 forced him to miss his first game of the postseason on Monday. Rashard Lewis played 26 minutes and Udonis Haslem logged 18 minutes off the bench in his absence, while Shane Battier added five points in nine minutes as part of Miami's small-ball attack.

Chris Andersen will not play in Game 4 on Monday due to a thigh contusion. He suffered the injury in Game 3 and this is a tough one for the Heat. Andersen has outplayed Roy Hibbert throughout this series and the Heat may have a tougher time protecting the paint. Udonis Haslem and Chris Bosh will have to step it up. Birdman should be considered questionable for Game 5.