Chris Andersen (ribs) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Andersen (ribs) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Andersen has missed the last five games with bruised rib, but indications are that he'll be able to play Wednesday in a rematch of the last two Eastern Conference Finals. With Justin Hamilton (groin) also injured recently, the Heat have missed Andersen's rim-protecting presence, and his impending return should alleviate some of the pressure on Chris Bosh defensively.