Game Details
- Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT).
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida.
- TV/Streaming: FDSSUN, FDSSE, WPLG, NBA League Pass.
This interconference matchup is the second and final meeting of the season, with the Heat winning the first 146-114 on October 24, 2025. The Grizzlies, ravaged by injuries and on a five-game losing streak, face a Heat team coming off a blowout win and aiming to build momentum. With Memphis missing nearly their entire rotation, expect a lopsided affair favoring Miami’s depth and home edge.
Recent Team Forms
The Grizzlies are 3-7 in their last 10 games, averaging 113.4 PPG while allowing 118.7 PPG for a -5.3 differential. The Heat are 4-6 over the same span, averaging 115.4 PPG and conceding 117.5 PPG for a -2.1 differential.
Memphis Grizzlies Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 20, 2026 | vs. UTA | W | 123-114 | Prosper 23 PTS; Jackson 20 PTS; rallied from 12 down. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | @ DEN | L | 116-122 | Turnover issues; allowed 122 PTS. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | @ GSW | L | 113-114 | Close loss; defensive lapses late. |
| Feb 7, 2026 | @ POR | L | 115-122 | Struggled rebounding; allowed 122. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | @ POR | L | 115-135 | Blown out; poor shooting efficiency. |
The Grizzlies snapped a four-game skid with a comeback win, but injuries have decimated their lineup.
Miami Heat Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 20, 2026 | @ ATL | W | 128-97 | Herro 24 PTS off bench; dominant shooting (59.7% TS). |
| Feb 11, 2026 | @ NOP | W | 123-111 | Adebayo 27 PTS, 14 REB; efficient offense. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | vs. UTA | L | 111-115 | Turnover problems; allowed 115 PTS. |
| Feb 8, 2026 | @ WAS | W | 132-101 | Hot shooting (47.1% FG, 44.7% 3P); defensive stand. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | @ BOS | L | 96-98 | Low scoring; struggled offensively. |
The Heat have won three of their last four, with strong shooting in victories.
Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Santi Aldama: Out (Right Knee).
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out (Right Pinky Finger).
- Ja Morant: Out (Left Elbow).
- Zach Edey: Out (Left Ankle).
- Brandon Clarke: Out (Left Calf).
- Ty Jerome: GTD (Right Calf Injury Management).
- Cedric Coward: GTD (Right Knee).
- Walter Clayton Jr.: GTD (Left Calf).
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: GTD (Right Toe Injury Management).
Miami Heat:
- Jahmir Young: Out (G League – Two-Way).
- Vlad Goldin: Out (G League – Two-Way).
- Terry Rozier: Out (Not With Team / Personal).
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
- Bam Adebayo (Heat) vs. Grizzlies Frontcourt (e.g., Lawson Lovering with multiple bigs out): Adebayo (recent 27 PTS, 14 REB) dominates a depleted Memphis interior; rebounding edge key.
- Tyler Herro (Heat) vs. Grizzlies Guards (e.g., Ty Jerome if plays): Herro (24 PTS in return) exploits Memphis’ backcourt injuries; scoring potential high.
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat) vs. GG Jackson (Grizzlies): Jaquez’s versatility (23 PTS recent) vs. Jackson’s scoring (20 PTS recent); wing battle.
- Young Talent: Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Grizzlies) vs. Heat Defense: Prosper (23 PTS recent) faces Miami’s top-10 rating; test for Memphis’ youth.
Matchups heavily favor the Heat due to Grizzlies’ absences.
Series History
The Heat lead the all-time series 31-27 in 58 regular-season games.
In the last 10 head-to-heads, Miami is 6-4. This season, the series is 0-1 (Heat win):
- October 24, 2025: Heat 146-114 (at Memphis).
Games have been high-scoring recently (average total: 240 points).
Betting Trends
- Miami is 33-23-1 ATS overall, 16-11 at home. Memphis is 25-28-1 ATS, 9-17 on road. The under has hit in 4 of Miami’s last 5; over in 4 of Memphis’ last 6. Miami 1-0 ATS vs. Memphis this season; Grizzlies 2-4 ATS during losing streaks. Public 70% on Heat spread; sharps on Grizz +10.5 value.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies 237.5
Miami Heat – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 20, 2026
