The Miami Heat visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, January 10, at Gainbridge FieldHouse with a 7:00 PM ET tipoff. Both teams face significant injury concerns that could impact rotations and strategies.
Miami will be without Vladislav Goldin, Terry Rozier, and Jahmir Young, all sidelined due to G League assignments or absence from the team.
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, and Bennedict Mathurin are out with injuries, while Andrew Nembhard is questionable with low back soreness and Taelon Peter is listed as doubtful.
The Heat enter the game on a one-game losing streak after a 94-122 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 6. Miami averages 120.1 points per game, led by Norman Powell with 24.3 PPG and Tyler Herro adding 22.3 PPG in limited action. Bam Adebayo contributes 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest, while Andrew Wiggins averages 15.9 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Indiana comes off a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on January 8 and holds a 7-31 overall record. Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 23.9 points per game, supported by Nembhard at 17.2 PPG and 7.0 assists per contest. Aaron Nesmith adds 14.8 points, and Obi Toppin contributes 14.0 points per game when healthy.
This will mark the second meeting between the teams this season. Miami won the first matchup 142-116 on December 27, 2025.
Both teams are in different positions in the Eastern Conference standings. Miami is 20-17, currently sixth in the East, while Indiana sits last at 7-31.
