You ever think you’ve finally gotten rid of that one team… and then boom—they’re back in your mentions, back in your playoff bracket, and back to making things weird? That’s the Miami Heat. Just when you thought March’s 10-game L streak meant curtains, they powered through the Play-In with that same undead energy from two years ago. No matter how many times you count ’em out, they just won’t stay buried. And now, just when folks were starting to say, “Hey, remember when Jimmy Butler ran the East?”—surprise, the Heat spun the wheel and landed on a new main character.

Andrew Wiggins. Yeah, that Wiggins. He might be fresh off the plane to South Beach, but he’s already walking around like he’s got Pat Riley’s approval and a reserved chair at Erik Spoelstra’s film sessions. He’s rockin’ that “nobody believed in us” chip like he’s been collecting receipts since ‘09.

And if you caught the Play-In against Chicago? You already know why Miami tossed Wiggins the keys like he valet-parks playoff wins. Dude pulled up like he’s been waiting all year for this script—20 points, 8.5 boards, 5.5 dimes, 43% from the field, 40% from deep. Oh, and Miami’s 2-0 when he clocks in like that. One minute he’s stepping back like he’s auditioning for a Curry biopic, next minute he’s swatting shots like Bam called in sick. The man played both games like they were Game 7s and like he’s allergic to losing. Midseason pickup? Nah, more like mid-May problem.

Now, heading into Game 1 against Cleveland—the East’s top dogs—Miami’s gonna need all hands on deck. Spo’s rotations are about to be tighter than a no-trade clause in July. And that raises the million-dollar question…

Is Wiggins playing tonight? Let’s get into it.

Miami Heat Injury Report

Let’s get the big one outta the way—Andrew Wiggins is good to go. Yup, he’s playing. After a rocky start to his South Beach saga (13 missed games thanks to ankle hiccups, hamstring drama, a leg thing, and even a stomach bug—man was checking off the whole body part bingo card), Wiggins is finally healthy. And if the Play-In was the test drive, Game 1 is the keys-in-the-ignition moment. Spo’s got him cleared, and the Cavs better have someone watching him who is not named Max Strus.

Now the other two on the report? Let’s just say… not exactly Injury.

Kevin Love is out (personal). The vet’s out for Game 1, handling something off the court. But from a basketball POV? This might actually help Miami’s pace. Without Love pump-faking at the three-point line like it’s 2016, the Heat can lean into the chaos, run more small-ball lineups, and maybe squeeze a little more out of the rotation roulette. Plus, it’s not like Spo didn’t figure this all out the hard way in March.

Isaiah Stevens is ineligible. That’s what happens when you’re on a two-way deal—nice regular-season minutes, but once the playoffs hit, it’s back to clipboard duty. He’s not suiting up, but he’s still part of the bench mob, probably dapping everyone up like his life depends on it.

So now that we’ve got the health report in check, let’s see who’s actually clocking in for Game 1.

Miami Heat Depth Chart vs Cleveland Cavaliers

So with that injury report out of the way, let’s talk about who’s suiting up and is ready to make things happen. It’s not just Andrew Wiggins and the gang out there—it’s going to be a full squad effort as Miami looks to punch their ticket to the next round. Coach Spo’s got the rotations locked and loaded, so who’s he rolling with against the Cavs? Let’s dive into the depth chart.

Let’s be real—this is a squad with range. Herro has been playing point guard like he’s trying to prove a point to everyone who said he was just a shooter. Burks gives them a vet who can get hot in a hurry, and Duncan’s still flinging missiles from deep. Wiggins brings that perimeter lockdown energy, and Haywood is Spo’s plug-and-play chaos piece.

Bam? Bam is the system. Frontcourt, backcourt, scoreboard—he touches everything. And don’t sleep on Kel’el Ware either—he’s not just a big body, he’s been playing like he wants a spot on next year’s playoff poster.

So yeah, Miami might not have the flashiest roster left in the bracket, but don’t let the casuals fool you—this team is dangerous. With Wiggins fitting in like he’s been part of the Heat Culture since Day 1, and Bam anchoring everything like a walking matchup nightmare, Spo’s got weapons. They might not win the aesthetics game, but in the playoffs? Ugly hoops win games.

The Heat are healthy (mostly), confident, and just unhinged enough to make noise. Cleveland might be the top seed, but Miami? Miami’s that team you never want to see in May.