Nicolas Batum (ankle) will play in Wednesday's Game 5 matchup with the Heat.

Batum (ankle) will play in Wednesday's Game 5 matchup with the Heat.

Analysis:

Batum was originally listed as a game-time decision, though he did say that he intended to play after completing the Hornets' morning shootaround. It won't be surprising if Batum is limited given that he hasn't played in the team's past two contests and initially looked doubtful to return to action in the series. If that's the case, look for Jeremy Lin and Courtney Lee to see some extra court time on the wing.