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Kyle Lowry injury update: Will Heat guard play in Game 1 vs. 76ers?

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In the Heat's Game 3 loss to the Hawks in the first round, starting point guard Kyle Lowry left the game with a leg injury and did not return.

Lowry has yet to take the floor since, being diagnosed with a left hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the remainder of the series.

The Heat were able to prevail without Lowry, taking care of Atlanta in five games, but his return could be vital for Miami to advance past the 76ers in the second round.

Will Lowry be available for the Heat in Game 1 against Philadelphia? Here's everything we know below.

Will Kyle Lowry play in Game 1 vs. 76ers?

The Heat announced that Lowry is out for Game 1 against the 76ers.

His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday, May 4 when the Heat take on the 76ers for Game 2.

What is Kyle Lowry's injury?

After Game 3 against the Hawks, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that Lowry injured his hamstring.

The injury appeared to happen in the third quarter of that Game 3 loss. Instead of exiting to the locker room, Lowry stayed on Miami's bench for the rest of the game.

Hamstring injuries could take some time to heal.

It of course depends on the severity but for context, Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker was sidelined with a hamstring injury and only missed three games in their first-round series with the Pelicans.

"I know we love that guy as our point guard," Jimmy Butler told reporters. "If he's with us, yippee-ki-yay. If he's not, somebody has got to step in and do his job.

"It's very, very hard to do. But we got enough in that locker room to try to bring to the table what Kyle does. He'll get his treatment and we'll see where he's at."

Kyle Lowry injury history 

At 36 years old and in his 17th season, Lowry has had his fair of injuries throughout his illustrious career. This season, however, Lowry has been able to stay injury-free.

Lowry did miss some time earlier in the season after being placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocol. He also missed several games due to personal reasons. 

Lowry played in 63 games for the Heat this season. He averaged 13.4 points and 7.5 assists while shooting 44 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from three.

Heat vs. 76ers series schedule, TV Channels

Here is the complete schedule for the first-round series between the Heat and 76ers. The series will open at FTX Arena in Miami for Games 1 and 2.

Date Game Time (ET) TV Channel (US) TV Channel (CA)
May 2 Game 1 7:30 pm. TNT TSN Network
May 4 Game 2 7:30 pm. TNT TSN 1/3
May 6 Game 3 7:00 p.m. ESPN TSN 3/5
May 8 Game 4 TBD TBD TSN 1/4
May 10 Game 5* TBD TNT TSN
May 12 Game 6* TBD ESPN SN
May 15 Game 7* TBD TBD SN

*If necessary

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Ananth Pandian is a seasoned marketer and copywriter with over a decade of experience working for premium brands and publishers like Nike, SLAM, and CBS Sports. Prior to plying his trade as a wordsmith, he grew up in a farmhouse, surrounded by the woods, fields, and a creek. Ananth has spent much of his life outdoors, and is excited to guide you through his never-ending list of the best products to keep you from falling to the perils of nature. Nowadays, there is rarely a weekend that goes by where Ananth isn't out camping, hiking, or just back on his parents' farm.