Key Highlights
- Melton started the season on the sideline after undergoing ACL surgery on his left knee last season. Since returning from injury, Melton has played 18 games for the Warriors, averaging 11 points on 42.2% shooting from the field with 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20.7 minutes per game. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMelton has been heating up over his last six games, scoring 22 or more points in three of his last six games.
- During that stretch, Melton is averaging 17.2 points on 52.8% shooting from the field and 43.2% from beyond the arc.
- Over Melton's last six games, the Warriors have posted a 5-1 record.
- The Warriors are 12-6 with Melton in the lineup. Seth Curry (left sciatic), Gui Santos (left ankle sprain) are also listed as out for Monday's contest against the Heat.
- The Heat will be missing Tyler Herro (right rib contusion) on Monday in San Francisco. Jimmy Butler, who was a late scratch on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, isn't listed on the injury report and is expected to return to the lineup against his former team, the Heat. With Melton out, the Warriors will need to lean on Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton II and rookie Will Richard off the bench against the Heat. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Warriors will tip off against the Heat at 7 p. m.
