Venue & Timing
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Southwest, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks:
Luka Dončić (ankle, questionable — game‑time decision)
Dereck Lively II (knee, out)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring, probable)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (wrist, out)
Miami Heat:
Jimmy Butler (knee, probable)
Bam Adebayo (shoulder, day‑to‑day)
Tyler Herro (ankle, out)
Nikola Jović (back, out)
Player Matchups
Kyrie Irving (DAL) vs. Kyle Lowry (MIA): Irving is averaging 25.2 PPG and 6.1 APG, carrying Dallas with Luka sidelined. Lowry provides veteran leadership but struggles defensively against elite guards.
Luka Dončić (DAL) vs. Jimmy Butler (MIA): If Luka plays, this is the marquee duel. Dončić’s playmaking vs. Butler’s two‑way dominance.
Grant Williams (DAL) vs. Caleb Martin (MIA): Williams stretches the floor with his shooting, while Martin provides energy and defense.
Daniel Gafford (DAL) vs. Bam Adebayo (MIA): Gafford anchors Dallas’ rim protection. Adebayo’s versatility makes him Miami’s most important piece if healthy.
Team Recent Form
Dallas Mavericks:
13th in Western Conference.
Lost 7 of last 8 games, including a 118‑104 defeat to Boston.
Offense ranked 19th (111.2 PPG), defense ranked 27th (118.9 PPG allowed).
Miami Heat:
3rd in Eastern Conference.
Won 5 of last 6, including a 112‑107 win over Milwaukee.
Defense ranked 4th (allowing 108.1 PPG), offense ranked 12th (115.4 PPG).
Series History
2024‑25 Season: Heat swept Mavericks 2‑0.
Last Meeting (Mar. 2025): Miami won 119‑110 in Dallas behind Butler’s 28 points.
Overall: Heat lead all‑time series 39‑34.
Betting Trends
Heat are 7‑1 ATS in last 8 games.
Mavericks are 2‑7 ATS in last 9.
Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Miami games.
Dallas is 1‑6 on the road this season.
Final Score Projection: Miami Heat 116, Dallas Mavericks 106
Game Odds
Dallas Mavericks 239.5
Miami Heat – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 23, 2025
