MIAMI — For the primary time since Warmth acquired him final 12 monthsguard Terry Rozier heads to Charlotte to face his former teammates.
The Warmth face the Hornets on Saturday evening, and returning to the town the place he performed for over 4 seasons will imply lots to him, at the same time as he tries to ship away his former followers disenchanted.
“It’s superior, man. It’s superior,” Rozier mentioned. “Outdated playground, there for 4 and a half years. It’s a spot I take into account dwelling. The followers, my former teammates, it’s only a blessing.
Rozier, who led Miami with 19 factors throughout his season-opening loss to Orlandohas expertise taking part in in an area the place he beforehand lived. Rozier spent the primary 4 years of his profession with the Celtics and has since performed 14 occasions in Boston. He’s averaging 16.6 factors towards the Celtics, which is his second-best profession mark towards any group.
“That is what it is about: preserving your feelings intact and understanding that you just’re on a brand new group, so that you’re making an attempt to get the win as a lot as attainable,” Rozier mentioned. “That’s the primary factor. It’s important to maintain the primary factor: attempt to go there and get a (win) and all the pieces else will deal with itself. I am tremendous completely happy to be again.
Love, Ware out towards Charlotte
Miami might be with out no less than two gamers for Saturday’s recreation towards Charlotte.
Veteran ahead Kevin Love is out for private causes for a second straight recreation, the Warmth introduced Friday. Moreover, rookie heart Kel’el Ware will miss the journey as a consequence of sickness.
Guard Josh Richardson has turn into questionable as he recovers from a left heel infected.Two-way guard Josh Christopher is listed as accessible after recovering from a bruised proper large toe.
