News about Cody Zeller

Multiple media outlets announced that Miami Heat center Cody Zeller has been promoted from questionable to probable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the host Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Since logging just eight minutes in Miami's 104-93 loss on Thursday, Zeller, who is also the back-up to Bam Adebayo, is dealing with a swollen right foot. In the setback, he missed his lone shot from the floor and had three rebounds. Zeller, 30, averaged 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 15 games (two starts) with the Heat this season.

Miami was desperate. Dallas was also. While dealing with the Mavericks, Jimmy Butler and the Heat had just enough to help their playoff position, while the Mavericks were dealt a big blow. Butler had 35 points and 12 assists, Cody Zeller had 20 points, and the Heat beat the Mavericks 129-122 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Max Strus and Kevin Love each scored 18, while Tyler Herro added 15 for the Heat. Despite allowing Dallas to shoot a season-best 61%, Miami prevailed.