Spencer Hawes is considered doubtful for Friday's Game 6 against the Heat due to a right knee sprain, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Hawes is considered doubtful for Friday's Game 6 against the Heat due to a right knee sprain, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Hawes has played only a minor role off the bench throughout the series, but if he's ultimately ruled out the Hornets would miss his rebounding and floor-spacing ability. Look for a more definitive update at Friday's shootaround, and if Hawes sits the likes of Frank Kaminsky and Cody Zeller could each see mild bumps in minutes.