What happened: Larsson will sit out Friday night's matchup against Cleveland at Kaseya Center after being sidelined with an illness. The roster scratch removes a primary rotation guard from Miami's active lineup ahead of the 8:00 PM ET tipoff.
Why it matters: The absence tests Miami's backcourt depth following consecutive wins that pulled the roster to 5-6 on the year. Miami recently committed long term to the guard via a four-year extension to anchor its second-unit perimeter rotation.
By the numbers: Pelle Larsson: 11.4 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.5 APG in 2026-27 through 11 games. Miami Heat: 5-6 record in 2026-27 through 11 games (streak W2). Cleveland Cavaliers: 6-6 record in 2026-27 through 12 games (streak W1).
What to watch: Tipoff between Cleveland and Miami is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET in Miami. Larsson's availability will be reassessed ahead of the team's next regular-season contest.