Whiteside (thigh) compiled eight points (3-5 FG, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds, and three blocks over 25 minutes in Monday's 89-85 Game 4 loss to the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside's minutes and overall effectiveness may have been limited by the thigh bruise he was nursing heading into the contest, as he finished with his lowest point total since April 1 and his lowest rebound total since March 17. The center still did his usual strong work in the blocks department, but the Heat may need him to take on a more active role offensively if the team hopes to take a 3-2 advantage when the series shifts back to Miami on Wednesday for Game 5.