Vincent had 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Vincent's a streaky scorer who can take over a game in the right scenario, and while Sunday's performance was nowhere near his 29-point tour de force against the Celtics two weeks ago, he continued his run of excellent perimeter shooting in the Game 2 win. Over his past six games, Vincent has shot a scintillating 55.2 percent from deep.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Cleared to play in Game 7
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Vincent (ankle) is listed as available to play in Monday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
As expected, Vincent has been given the green light to take the court Monday night. He'll presumably start at point guard alongside Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Trending in right direction
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Vincent (ankle) is warming up ahead of Monday's Game 7 against Boston and is expected to play despite maintaining a questionable tag, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Vincent logged 41 minutes in Game 6 after missing Game 5 with a left ankle sprain, and he appears poised to take the floor again Monday evening. He played a big role in Miami's attack from beyond the arc Saturday, draining three of six attempts while finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and one block in the 104-103 loss.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Questionable to play Monday
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Vincent (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics on Monday.
Vincent missed Game 5 due to his left ankle sprain but was cleared for the Heat's 104-103 loss in Game 6 on Saturday, when he played 41 minutes and finished with 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one block. He'll presumably do everything in his power to play in a decisive Game 7, but in the event Vincent can't go or is limited in some capacity, Kyle Lowry would pick up extra run at point guard.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Scores 15 points
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Vincent had 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 41 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Vincent was back controlling the offense after missing Game 5 with a left ankle sprain and didn't miss a beat, as he submitted his fourth double-digit scoring outing of the Eastern Conference Finals. Across five matchups versus Boston, the point guard has averaged 17.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Good to go for Game 6
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Vincent (ankle) is available for Saturday's Game 6 versus Boston.
Vincent missed Game 5 with a sprained left ankle but has been given the green light ahead of Saturday's tilt after going through his pre-game routine without issue. It's expected Vincent will reclaim his starting point guard spot from Kyle Lowry, while Haywood Highsmith could see a reduced role after playing 36 minutes Thursday.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Partial participant at shootaround
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Vincent (ankle) was able to partially participate at the Heat's shootaround prior to Saturday's Game 6 against the Celtics, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
Vincent sprained his ankle in Game 4 and subsequently sat out Game 5 as a result. His participation at shootaround, albeit limited, is reason to be optimistic about his status Saturday. Still, more clarity will be gained closer to tipoff, as he remains questionable. Kyle Lowry would presumably stay in the starting lineup if Vincent is ultimately unable to go.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Questionable for Game 6
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Vincent (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's Game 6 against the Celtics, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Vincent sustained a left ankle sprain in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday and was unavailable for Thursday's Game 5. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday as the Heat attempt to advance to the NBA Finals, but if Vincent sits again, Kyle Lowry will likely remain in the starting lineup.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Won't play in Game 5
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Vincent (ankle) is out for Thursday's Game 5 against Boston.
Vincent has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in Game 4. The 26-year-old point guard is averaging 17.5 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.8 minutes across the first four games in the series. Kyle Lowry should replace Vincent in the starting lineup.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Dealing with left ankle sprain
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Vincent is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston on Thursday due to a left ankle sprain.
Vincent left Tuesday's loss to the Celtics briefly after suffering the ankle injury, but he was able to return and finished with 28 minutes of playing time. The undrafted point guard has started all 15 of Miami's postseason matchups thus far, averaging 13.1 points, 4.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game, so his potential absence would be a big blow. If Vincent is forced to sit out, Kyle Lowry would presumably move back into the starting lineup.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Regresses in Game 4
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Vincent ended with 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound and four assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 116-99 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Vincent's result was a good representation of his typical production for the Heat, but it paled in comparison to his dazzling 29-point display in Game 3. The resurgence of Kyle Lowry was expected to marginalize Vincent's fantasy value, but the fourth-year guard has remained in the starting lineup, averaging 17.5 points and 2.3 assists in the series against the Celtics.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Posts season-high 29 points
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Vincent provided 29 points (11-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 victory over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Vincent was electric in Game 3, converting six shots beyond the arc on the way to his best result of the season. Kyle Lowry has made solid contributions off the bench and has often outshined Vincent during the playoffs, but Vincent and Duncan Robinson ruled the backcourt in the lopsided romp, totaling 11 threes between them. Vincent also matched Caleb Martin with a team-high 35 minutes on the floor.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Strong from deep to boost offense
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Vincent posted 21 points (7-17 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 111-105 loss to New York in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Vincent posted a team-high-tying mark from three while finishing as one of two Heat players with 20 or more points in Tuesday's Game 2 loss. Vincent has crossed the 20-point total in three straight playoff appearances, also adding five or more assists in all three of those contests.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Goes for 22 points
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Vincent amassed 22 points (9-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt) and six assists over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 128-126 overtime victory over the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Vincent ended with more field goal attempts (23) than points scored (22), but he still delivered a solid stat line across the board as the Heat pulled the upset to eliminate the Bucks. This was the fourth time Vincent scored in double digits in the series, and he ended the first round with averages of 13.0 points and 5.0 assists per game.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Teases double-double Monday
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Vincent chipped in 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 119-114 victory over the Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Vincent handed out a team-high eight assists in the win, putting together his best all-around performance in some time. He remains the starter, with the coaching staff preferring to keep Kyle Lowry coming off the bench. They appear to have found the right mix when it comes to both Lowry and Vincent playing key roles, meaning Vincent should remain starting, at least for the foreseeable future.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Available to play
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Vincent (hip) will be available for Sunday's Game 1 matchup with Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Vincent will continue to push through the pain with his hip issue, and there's been no word on any minutes restrictions, so he should see his usual playing time.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Deemed questionable for Game 1
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Vincent (hip) is considered questionable for Sunday's Game 1 versus the Bucks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Vincent played Friday despite dealing with the issue, and he'll likely make every effort to suit up Sunday as well. Fellow point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is also questionable, so it will be worth monitoring the status of both ahead of the 5:30 p.m. ET opening tipoff.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Available Friday
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Vincent (hip) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against Chicago, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Vincent was removed from Tuesday's Play-In Game against Atlanta due to a back issue and didn't practice Thursday, but he'll be able to suit up Friday as the Heat attempt to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference First Round. He was held below 10 points in eight of his final 11 regular-season appearances, averaging 9.1 points and 2.5 assists in 23.4 minutes per game.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Expected to play Friday
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Vincent didn't practice Thursday due to back pain but says he plans to play in Friday's Play-In Game versus the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Vincent left Tuesday's Play-In matchup with the Hawks early due to his back injury. While he is expected to play Friday, he is officially listed as questionable. Kyle Lowry and Victor Oladipo would be candidates to receive extended minutes if Vincent is limited.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Leaves game early
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Vincent left Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Hawks with 7:40 left in the first quarter and didn't return due to an undisclosed injury, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Vincent tallied six points, three rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes before a collision with Sadiq Bey sent him to the locker room. His status for the Heat's second Play-In versus the winner of the Raptors versus Bulls is uncertain. If Vincent's injury keeps him out Friday, Kyle Lowry and Victor Oladipo should see extended minutes.
