On Saturday night, the Miami Heat are set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets in a compelling Eastern Conference showdown on the Nets’ home turf. This marks the Heat’s third game in a span of four nights, having contested a challenging matchup against the Knicks in New York on Friday night.
Despite being well-rested, the Brooklyn Nets will enter the matchup against the Miami Heat carrying a three-game losing streak. The game is set to tip off at 6:00 PM EST.
Following their Friday night clash against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the Miami Heat will remain in the New York City area for Saturday night’s game. This marks their third game in four nights, with only Thanksgiving Day providing a brief respite in this demanding stretch.
Where to watch Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: November 25, 2023
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Place: Brooklyn, New York
- Venue: Barclays Center
- Live stream: Fubo
- NBA League Pass
Injury report
For the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons, Smith, and Thomas will not be playing the game due hip, lower back, and ankle injuries. As for the Heat, Hampton and Herro due to a knee and ankle injury.
Key matchups
In the absence of their All-Star center Bam Adebayo on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat dominated the Cavaliers with a resounding 129-96 victory. Kyle Lowry spearheaded the charge, achieving a season-high of 28 points, including seven successful 3-pointers. Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. also made a significant impact, notching a career-high of 22 points, contributing to the impressive performance of eight different Heat players who reached double digits in scoring that night.
As they approach Saturday’s matchup, the Miami Heat currently hold the 21st position in the NBA for points per game. Their field goal percentage ranks 19th, while showcasing an impressive fourth place in the league for 3-point shooting.
Despite having ample rest, the Brooklyn Nets will be facing the Miami Heat on Saturday night in a state of distress. Currently enduring a three-game losing streak, the Nets suffered a heartbreaking 147-145 overtime defeat against the Hawks on Wednesday night. Compounding their challenges, the team is grappling with a series of injuries to key players, further complicating their recent performances.
In all three consecutive losses, the Nets found themselves missing key contributors, namely starters Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas, along with reserve Dennis Smith Jr. On Wednesday night, despite a remarkable effort from Mikal Bridges, who notched a career-high 45 points and 10 rebounds, including 11 points in overtime, it wasn’t sufficient to halt the team’s ongoing losing streak.
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