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Miami Heat Make Unexpected Lineup Change Before Game 2 vs. Nuggets

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin has officially been made available for Game 2 vs. the Denver Nuggets after initially being listed as questionable with an illness. Miami Heat have made a surprise lineup change before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, with Love starting 14 and Martin starting just four. This change is seen as an attempt to maintain a level of continuity that is crucial in these types of games. Martin is available off the bench, making this move unexpected. It is possible that Martin's minutes and effectiveness could be limited in this Game 2, but it makes more sense for Miami to make this move.

Miami Heat Make Unexpected Lineup Change Before Game 2 vs. Nuggets

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Love has started 14 games this postseason, while Martin has started just four. This lineup change, which was first reported by Jared Greenberg of NBA TV, reverts back to a familiar group that Miami has used a lot this postseason. While this starting lineup is a familiar one for Miami, it is still surprising to see them go away from Martin, who has been their best player at times this postseason.

With Martin battling an illness, it's possible that his minutes and effectiveness could be limited in this Game 2. If this is the case, it makes more sense why Miami is opting for this lineup change. Reverting to a familiar group also allows the Heat to maintain a level of continuity that is crucial in these types of games.

As previously mentioned, Martin is available off the bench for Miami, which is what initially makes this staring lineup change so unexpected. That said, there are some potential reasons for Miami making this move that make sense, such as Martin's illness.


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