Big Matchup: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV for tonight's Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat
NBAThursday, 07 March 2024 at 19:00
Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks will try to defend homecourt against the Miami Heat, led by Jimmy Butler. Both teams aspiring to secure a direct trip to the upcoming playoffs. Dallas has been struggling recently and comes to this game in desperate need for a win. The Mavericks need to gain confidence, they have time but it's mandatory to switch this negative streak as soon as possible.
The Heat will serve as visitors in a game where they will look to extend their winning streak, currently at two in a row, to put some ground on Philadelphia 76ers, a team that has fallen to 7th place in the Eastern Conference, the first playoff spot, with a 35-27 record. Meanwhile, Miami is currently 6th with a 35-26 record.
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The Mavs, meanwhile, are in one of their worst moments of the season. The Texas franchise has lost three in a row, which has caused them to fall to the playoff positions in the Western Conference. Dallas is 8th with a 34-28 record, with the Golden State Warriors, 9th at 33-28, on their heels.
Expert predictions (Starters and winner)
The main predictions for tonight's game place Dallas Mavericks as the favorite. It will be a tough game, where the performance of the stars of each team will have to be close to excellence.
In addition, the potential quintets will be as follows:
- Mavs: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, PJ Washington, Dereck Lively II.
- Heat: Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo.
Schedule and TV
The game will be played early this morning at 7:30 pm (ET), and can be followed on the NBA's official website and app with a League Pass subscription.
Downs
- Mavs: Maxi Kleber (knee), questionable.
- Heat: Kevin Love (heel), out. Josh Richardson (shoulder), out for the season.
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