The Houston Rockets, boasting a strong record of 45-25, are set to face the Miami Heat, who currently sit at 29-40. The Rockets enter this matchup on an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance in the league, particularly with a conference record of 26-16 and a division record of 13-3. In contrast, the Heat are struggling, having lost their last nine games, which has contributed to their 18-25 conference record and 7-5 division record. Key players for the Rockets include Jalen Green, averaging 21.4 points per game, and Alperen Şengün, who leads the team with 10.5 rebounds per game. The Heat’s Tyler Herro leads his team with 23.6 points per game, but the absence of key players due to injuries may further challenge Miami’s efforts in this contest.
Houston Rockets at Miami Heat Game Information
Game Date: March 21, 2025
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, Space City Home Network, NBA TV
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Miami Heat Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 29-40
Conference Record: 18-25
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: 9 loss
Houston Rockets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 45-25
Conference Record: 26-16
Division Record: 13-3
Streak: 8 win
Stat Leaders
Miami Heat (29-40, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Tyler Herro, 23.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Bam Adebayo, 9.85 RPG
Assists Leader: Tyler Herro, 5.6 APG
Steals Leader: Dru Smith, 1.5 SPG
Blocks Leader: Kel’el Ware, 1.08 BPG
Houston Rockets (45-25, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Jalen Green, 21.4 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Alperen Şengün, 10.48 RPG
Assists Leader: Fred VanVleet, 5.6 APG
Steals Leader: Tari Eason, 1.85 SPG
Blocks Leader: N’Faly Dante, 2 BPG
Miami Heat Injury Report
Dru Smith – Achilles (Out For Season) – The Heat announced on Friday (Dec. 27) that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Nikola Jović – Hand (Out) – Jovic won’t require surgery to repair the fractured second metacarpal on his right hand, but his status for the rest of the season remains in question, as per Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.
Andrew Wiggins – Leg (Day To Day) – The Heat listed Wiggins as Questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Rockets.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Reed Sheppard – Thumb (Out) – Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Saturday (Mar. 8) that Sheppard fractured his right thumb and will be out for at least four weeks, according to Ben DuBose of USA Today.
Amen Thompson – Foot (Day To Day) – The Rockets listed Thompson as Probable for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Heat.
