After missing Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gerald Wallace has been ruled out of tonight’s match up against the Miami Heat in South Florida.

Additionally, Josh Childress has also been ruled out. Childress will miss his third straight game.

Both are battling ankle issues. After tonight, the Nets will battle the Orlando Magic at Orlando’s Amway Center on Friday.

Gerald Wallace is out for tonight's game. Big blow to the Nets. Childress also out again.

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Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 07, 2012

Gerald Wallace and his sprained left ankle have been ruled out against the Heat tonight.

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Josh Newman™ (@Joshua_Newman) November 07, 2012

Additionally, Josh Childress will miss a third straight game with a left ankle issue. #Nets

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Josh Newman™ (@Joshua_Newman) November 07, 2012