Heat Aim to Bounce Back Against Pelicans in Back-to-Back Clash
The Miami Heat are poised to bounce back as they face the New Orleans Pelicans in a back-to-back matchup. This game comes after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which interrupted Miami’s four-game winning streak.
Game Context
After the recent defeat, the Heat’s record stands at 19-16. They were previously positioned sixth in the Eastern Conference but have now dropped to eighth. Their impressive performance included a key victory over the Detroit Pistons, but the setback against Minnesota has put additional pressure on the team.
Upcoming Matchup Details
The Heat will host the Pelicans at Kaseya Center. Currently, the Pelicans are struggling with an 8-28 record, placing them last in the Western Conference. They have lost six of their last 10 games and are contending with significant injuries to important players.
Injury Reports
The Heat’s injury situation has not been fully disclosed yet. However, Tyler Herro is expected to be out of the lineup, along with possibly two other rotation players, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr.
On the Pelicans side, several players are listed as either questionable or out:
- Derik Queen (quad) — Questionable
- Trey Murphy ||| (back) — Questionable
- Herbert Jones (ankle) — Out
- Dejounte Murray (Achilles) — Out
- Saddiq Bey (hip) — Out
- Hunter Dickinson (G-League) — Out
Projected Starting Lineups
| New Orleans Pelicans | Miami Heat |
|---|---|
| Jordan Poole, G | Davion Mitchell, G |
| Jeremiah Fears, G | Norman Powell, G |
| Bryce McGowens, F | Andrew Wiggins, G |
| Zion Williamson, F | Bam Adebayo, F |
| Yves Missi, C | Kel’el Ware, C |
Game Information
The game is set to tip off at 6:00 PM EST. Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network, with Eric Reid and John Crotty providing commentary. For radio listeners, the game will be available on AM 560 Sports WQAM and the HEAT Radio Network, featuring Jason Jackson. Spanish coverage can be found on WAQI 710 AM.
The Heat will look to regain their momentum and secure a much-needed win against the struggling Pelicans. As they recover from recent setbacks, the performance of key players like Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins will be crucial for success.
