The Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat game will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET at Chase Center. The Warriors are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 18-17. Their latest game ended in a heavy defeat against the Sacramento Kings, losing 99-129.
The Heat hold the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference with a 17-16 record. They are on a two-game losing streak following a 100-136 loss to the Utah Jazz. The Warriors and Heat have met 71 times in the regular season, with Golden State winning 37 games and Miami securing 34 victories.
Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat: Prediction
The Warriors average 112.2 points per game this season, ranking 15th in the league while allowing 111 points per contest. They excel at rebounding, ranking third with 46.3 rebounds per game, but struggle defensively, allowing 45.3 rebounds per game (24th in the NBA). The Warriors are also strong beyond the arc, making 15.2 three-pointers per game (4th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 36.9% (12th overall).
On the other hand, the Heat score 111.1 points per game and allow 110.1, ranking 21st in offense and 7th in defense. They rank 22nd in rebounds per game (42.9) and 23rd in rebounds allowed (45.2). Miami is effective from three-point range, ranking 10th in both 3-pointers made per game (14.1) and shooting percentage (37.2%).
Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Golden State Warriors
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- PG Stephen Curry
- SG Dennis Schroder
- SF Andrew Wiggins
- PF Draymond Green
- C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Miami Heat
- PG Tyler Herro
- SG Duncan Robinson
- SF Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- PF Nikola Jovic
- C Bam Adebayo
Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat: Injuries Update
Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski is questionable due to an abdominal injury, while Gary Payton and Jonathan Kuminga are out with a calf injury and ankle injury.
Meanwhile, the Heat have Josh Richardson questionable due to a heel injury, Haywood Highsmith questionable for personal reasons, and Dru Smith out for the season with an Achilles injury. Moreover, Jimmy Butler will miss the action due to a seven-game suspension for repeated behavior deemed harmful to the team.
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