Miami's Goran Dragic expected to play against Phoenix

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (back) is expected to play on Tuesday versus the Phoenix Suns, according to coach Erik Spoelstra.

What It Means:

Dragic has missed the last two games with back spasms but has progressively been feeling better each day. He looks to be able to play on Tuesday, but it is unknown if he will have a minutes restriction. Wayne Ellington will return to the bench while Josh Richardson and Tyler Johnson will take a usage hit with the point guard back in the lineup.

Our models project Dragic for 18.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.5 threes, and 1.1 steals in 34.3 minutes in a revenge game versus the Suns.