Sam Merrill News: Getting starting nod

Merrill is in the starting five for Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat.

Merrill will replace Darius Garland (toe) in the starting five Saturday. Merrill has averaged 13.8 points, 3.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.5 minutes across his previous four starting appearances this season.