As of the injury reports issued on the morning of Game 6, Goran Dragic was considered doubtful to play again in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers but the veteran guard has found a way to make it work and his return in this best-of-seven series. Dragic is active for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, despite dealing with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, which he suffered in Game 1 of the series. Dragic attempted to play in Game 4 of the Finals but decided he was unable to. However, the extra week has apparently allowed him to find a way to the court.
Goran Dragic (foot) is active for tonight's game vs. Lakers.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 11, 2020
Among the Heat’s players, Dragic is the second-leading scorer throughout the playoffs, averaging 19.9 points per game in 16 games of playoff action. The Heat have gone to a more guard-heavy lineup even without him, but Dragic might be even more needed as the Lakers are also responding by going small and starting Alex Caruso in place of Dwight Howard.
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