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Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview and player stats (Jan 2, 2027)

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Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans

Miami Heat
New Orleans Pelicans

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

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Who wins?

MIA

Season leaders, per game

NOP
The teams side by side: Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans compared, with league ranks
MIAStatNOP
5–6Record4–8
Offense
-4.1(better), 19th in the leagueNet rating25th in the league, -7.0
110.1, 19th in the leagueOffensive rating16th in the league, 111.2(better)
104.2, 3rd in the leaguePace4th in the league, 102.5
53.7(better), 15th in the leagueeFG%20th in the league, 52.7
12.4(better), 11th in the leagueTOV%22nd in the league, 13.9
22.1, 29th in the leagueOREB%23rd in the league, 24.9(better)
0.300, 7th in the leagueFT rate1st in the league, 0.367(better)
Defense
114.1(better), 23rd in the leagueDefensive rating27th in the league, 118.2
57.9, 30th in the leagueOpp. eFG%28th in the league, 57.1(better)
14.2(better), 7th in the leagueOpp. TOV%13th in the league, 13.1
74.6(better), 8th in the leagueDREB%19th in the league, 72.3
0.248(better), 7th in the leagueOpp. FT rate27th in the league, 0.336

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Miami Heat

  • Giannis AntetokounmpoAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Wrist Sprain (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

  • Pelle LarssonDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Illness (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Larsson (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Cleveland. Larsson is unlikely to suit up for the first half of this back-to-back set with an illness. The expectation is that Andrew Wiggins will rejoin the starting lineup after opening 2026-27 in the first unit.

  • Klay ThompsonProbable· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Soreness (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Thompson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. The Heat are upgrading Thompson from questionable to probable, so all signs point toward the veteran sharpshooter playing. He's gone for at least 11 points with multiple three-pointers in six consecutive appearances.

  • Vladislav GoldinOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Murphy (knee) is out for Friday's game against Memphis. Murphy will miss a third consecutive game while nursing bilateral patellar tendinopathy. He'll aim to return in the second leg of this back-to-back set against the Nuggets on Saturday. Saddiq Bey should continue to see an expanded role with Murphy on the sidelines.

  • Dejounte MurrayOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Murray (ankle) requested a trade from the Pelicans on Friday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania also notes Murray's his agent and team officials have begun working toward a resolution. Murray, who's listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis with an ankle sprain, could miss more time beyond that while New Orleans looks to find him a new destination.

  • Yves MissiOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Even though Missi has been trending in the right direction and was recently cleared to resume on-court activities, this game will come too soon for him. This means Missi will miss an 11th consecutive game while dealing with a left knee bone bruise. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Nuggets, and in the meantime, Karlo Matkovic will remain in the starting lineup.

  • Bryce McGowensOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Elbow Infection (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): McGowens (elbow) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. McGowens has been downgraded from doubtful to out with a left elbow infection. He faces a quick turnaround to return ahead of Saturday's tilt against Denver.

  • Bennedict MathurinQuestionable· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Thumb Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Mathurin (thumb) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Memphis. Mathurin now has a better chance of suiting up after being listed as doubtful. The Pelicans are likely to re-evaluate the swingman closer to Friday's tipoff, but his status may not have a major impact on the rotation.

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Watford (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Friday marks a third consecutive absence for Watford, who has no timetable for a return with a sprained ankle. His absence solidifies DeAndre Jordan's spot in the center rotation.

  • Jaron Pierre Jr.AvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

  • Malik DiaAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

Key players · MIA: Miami Heat key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Davion Mitchell35.816.52.08.4
Bam Adebayo33.217.88.43.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo32.627.712.55.2
Pelle Larsson29.511.43.53.5
Andrew Wiggins25.78.72.71.5
Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Zion Williamson32.721.75.42.6
Dejounte Murray31.413.44.64.4
Jeremiah Fears28.815.34.54.9
Saddiq Bey26.915.43.42.3

Last five games

Miami Heat: Miami Heat: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 10 @ UTAWon 115–109−8.5, did not cover227.5, went under
Nov 8 @ SACWon 114–108−11.5, did not cover235.5, went under
Nov 5 @ GSWLost 100–120+3.5, did not cover238.5, went under
Nov 4 @ LACWon 117–116−6.5, did not cover233.5, went under
Nov 2 @ LALLost 117–138+2.5, did not cover237.5, went over
New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs BKNLost 111–145−2.5, did not cover228.5, went over
Nov 9 @ GSWLost 87–138+11.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 8 @ LACLost 123–139−1.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Nov 6 vs MINLost 109–115+3.5, did not cover230.5, went under
Nov 4 vs UTAWon 120–113−4.5, covered232.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
5NYK65.5453.56-4
6CLE66.50045-5
7MIA56.4554.55-5
8TOR57.41753-7
9ORL47.3645.54-6
Western Conference
Team
10DAL75.5833.56-4
11PHX56.45555-5
12NOP48.3336.54-6
13LAC28.2007.52-8
14SAC110.09191-9

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Pro

What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro

See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

MIA 0, NOP 0
  1. Jan 2 · this gameMiami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans
  2. Jan 10New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat

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