To say the Miami Heat poured it on against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday was an understatement. Miami scored 140-plus points for the sixth time this season, securing a dominant 142-116 win for their first win streak in a month. Though it came behind a historic 83-point second half, their most after halftime in franchise […]
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A record-setting second half by the Miami Heat fueled their 142-116 win over the Indiana Pacers Saturday night inside Kaseya Center. Both teams were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but it was only one team that looked like they had fresh legs throughout the 48 minutes. Miami outscored the Pacers 83-56 in […]
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Coming off the healthiest season, where he played in 77 of the team’s 82 games, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is on track to have his least healthy season as a pro. Herro missed the first 17 games recovering from offseason foot surgery that he underwent in December. He returned on Nov. 24, playing in […]
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There have been a slew of injuries to star players throughout the NBA, including those on the Miami Heat. Tyler Herro is set to miss his 26th game of the season on Saturday, while Bam Adebayo is expected to miss his 8th. The list doesn’t end there: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, […]
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Miami Heat guard returned for the Heat’s 15-point win over the Atlanta Hawks after a five-game absence with a high ankle sprain. However, it was quite difficult to notice he missed any time. Filling in for an injured Tyler Herro, Larsson stepped up yet again, making his 17th start of the season. He didn’t waste […]
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The Miami Heat were able to earn a much needed victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday evening, snapping a three-game losing streak. There’s still plenty of work to be done to get things back to the Heat’s October and November winning ways. They remain just 2-8 over the last 10 games, and will be […]
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Herald Jaylen Brown, Celtics veterans lead Boston to blowout win over Pacers Globe Jaylen Brown scores 30 points and the Celtics make 20 3-pointers to beat the Pacers 140-122 Celtics star Jayson Tatum could look to Heat’s Dru Smith, who rehabbed successfully from Achilles injury Celtics practice patience, defeat Pacers on the road Celtics Green […]
Through 31 games, arguably no Miami Heat player has broken out more than 7-foot big man Kel’el Ware. The former No. 15 overall pick is averaging 12.4 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. He’s shooting 55.6 percent from the floor, including 47.6 percent from 3-point range and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. […]
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While it doesn’t look like it on the surface, the Miami Heat’s 15-point win over the Atlanta Hawks was a good win. Miami got back to its identity, without two of its players in Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, snapping a three-game skid. Though it will have a quick turnaround on Saturday night, the second […]
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Pascal Siakam and Kel’el Ware are among the players with prop bets available when the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat play at Kaseya Center on Saturday (beginning at 8 p.m. ET).
How to Watch Heat vs. Pacers
Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: FDSSUN, FDSIN, and WPLG
Live Stream: Fubo
Location: Miami, Florida
Venue: Kaseya Center
NBA Props Today: Miami Heat
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The Miami Heat (16-15) are 8.5-point favorites as they try to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Indiana Pacers (6-25) on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Kaseya Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSUN, FDSIN, and WPLG. The matchup’s point total is 230.5.
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The Atlanta Hawks were back at home a day after Christmas Day to face the Miami Heat. The Hawks were looking to get out of their current losing streak after dropping two games at home to the Chicago Bulls this week. The Heat are also in a rut of their own, and they came into […]
Behind a pair of strong performances from guard Pelle Larsson and Norman Powell, the Miami Heat snapped a three-game skid Friday evening with a 126-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Larsson, returning from a high ankle sprain after a four-game absence, filled the box score up with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and one […]
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We’re not quite at the halfway point, yet. But now is about the time when teams begin to separate themselves from the pack in their respective conferences. The Miami Heat, currently losers of eight of their last nine, have not, holding sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the weakest Eastern Conference in recent […]
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Your Atlanta Hawks (15-16) are absolutely reeling and need to pick up a win against the also struggling Miami Heat (15-15). Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE), NBA TV […]
Over the next six games, the team heads west for a five-game road trip against sub-.500 teams (Pacers, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Kings, and Clippers) and come home to host the Bulls. The first place Pistons have a similar stretch (Jazz, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers) and the Knicks take on some playoff contenders (Hawks twice, […]
Following a few days off for the Christmas holiday, the struggling Miami Heat are back in action to face the Atlanta Hawks on the road Friday. In addition to Miami’s recent losing stretch, in which they have lost a rough eight of their last nine games, they will have a hefty injury report ahead of […]
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It’s been a difficult seven-game stretch for star Miami Heat big Bam Adebayo. Through heading into Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, they may be without him entirely. According to the NBA’s injury report (~11:45 a.m. EST), Adebayo was downgraded from questionable to doubtful with lower back soreness. At this time of publishing, he’s still […]
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We are officially at the 30-game mark for the Miami Heat, where they are an even 15-15 with sole possession for the No. 8 seed in the East! What have been a few positives and negatives at this stage of the season?! Let’s examine! Positives: Young players have shown progress: While Kel’el Ware has been […]
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Player prop bet odds for Jalen Johnson, Kel’el Ware and others are available when the Atlanta Hawks host the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
How to Watch Hawks vs. Heat
Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: FDSSUN, FDSSE, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network
Live Stream: Fubo
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: State Farm Arena
NBA Props Today: Atlanta Hawks
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While the NFL has done its best to invade Christmas Day, it will always belong to the NBA. The league’s annual five-game slate is usually packed with the best and most intriguing matchups. In the midst of a dreadful nine-game stretch, the Miami Heat do not play on Christmas Day this year. But let’s not […]
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate! While it wasn’t exactly formal, exactly one year ago today, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler not-so-subtly requested a trade away from the organization. The relationship between and the organization continued to deteriorate over the next several weeks, which ultimately led to him being moved in early […]
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Suddenly, after a 14-7 start to the season, the Miami Heat look at themselves in the mirror at 15-15, dropping to the No. 8 seed in the East after fighting for a top-3 seed earlier in the season. Their most recent outing was arguably their worst game of the season, losing 112-91 to the Toronto […]
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