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Luol Deng (hamstring) is doubtful for the Heat's game on Wednesday against the Pistons, Ira Windman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Deng (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

With Deng absent from Wednesday's morning shootaround, it sounds like the Heat plan on giving him the night off in order to prevent it from developing into a more serious issue. As a result, Gerald Green will likely be called upon to replace Deng as the starting small forward, while rookie Justise Winslow also figures to see heavy minutes off the bench. Deng, who played through the injury Monday against the Knicks to finish with nine points and three rebounds in 31 minutes, said he hasn't ruled out playing on Friday against the Knicks just yet.

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