“#MILvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Norman Powell (groin) is listed as probable to play in tomorrow night’s #NBACup game vs the Bucks,” the team wrote on X. That upgrade in Powell's status suggests his absence may be limited to just one game, and he will look to pick up where he left off as Miami continues its push in the East.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 143-107 blowout win over the Chicago Bulls (8-7) on Friday night at United Center to open a two-game grip and improve to 2-1 during the four-game group-stage of the NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Heat (10-6) closes the trip on Sunday afternoon against the 76ers in Philadelphia:

Kel'el Ware had 20 points and 14 rebounds, Norman Powell scored 19 points and the Miami Heat rolled past the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Friday night.

The Sixers face off against the Heat for a Sunday matinee, with tipoff set for 1 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

It has been a tumultuous start to the season for Davis. He first injured his calf in late October, and he has since been working his way back to action. On Nov. 12, a report surfaced that Davis’ personal medical team was pushing for his return already. However, team owner Mark Dumont stepped in and prevented this from happening.

With the Miami Heat taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, it will mark the expected return of Jimmy Butler to the Kaseya Center. After the Heat beat the New York Knicks in a 115-113 thriller on Monday, the team will no doubt be surrounded by storylines with Butler, prompting a response by head coach Erik Spoelstra.