The Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets game will take place on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET. The Heat are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 13-13. They are on a three-game losing streak coming into this game, with their most recent loss coming against the Orlando Magic 114-121.
On the other hand, the Nets are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-17. They have only managed to win three games out of their last ten matchups this season. In their most recent game, they lost against the 14th-ranked Utah Jazz 94-105. In their 140 regular-season games, the Heat hold the upper hand with 80 victories compared with the Nets’ 60.
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets: Prediction
The Heat are putting up 112.2 points per game this season, which is middle-of-the-pack in terms of offense. On defense, they allow 109.9 points per game, which is solid but not top-tier. In the rebounding department, the Heat pull down 43.6 boards per game but are giving up 45.5, meaning they struggle a bit to control the glass. When it comes to three-pointers, Miami is pretty sharp, knocking down 14.5 per game while hitting 37.3% of their shots from deep.
Meanwhile, the Nets are scoring a bit less at 109.2 points per game, putting them towards the lower end offensively. On defense, they surrender 114.1 points per game, so there’s definitely room for improvement there. When it comes to rebounds, Brooklyn isn’t doing too well, averaging just 39.0 boards per game, though they manage to hold opponents to 42.5. The Nets are a strong shooting team from beyond the arc, hitting 14.9 three-pointers per game (fifth in the NBA) and connecting on 37.2% of their shots from deep, placing them 11th in the league.
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Miami Heat
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- PG Tyler Herro
- SG Duncan Robinson
- SF Pelle Larsson
- PF Nikola Jovic
- C Bam Adebayo
Brooklyn Nets
- PG Ben Simmons
- SG Keon Johnson
- SF Cameron Johnson
- PF Noah Clowney
- C Nic Claxton
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets: Injuries Update
The Heat have a few players uncertain for the game, with Kevin Love, Josh Richardson, and Jimmy Butler all marked as questionable. Love is dealing with a personal matter, Richardson has a heel injury, and Butler is sidelined due to illness.
The Nets are facing more significant injury challenges, as Cameron Thomas, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Trendon Watford will not be playing due to hamstring and foot issues. Ziaire Williams and Dorian Finney-Smith are both questionable, with Williams dealing with a knee concern and Finney-Smith battling a calf strain. Additionally, De’Anthony Melton is out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury.
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