Tyler Herro and CJ McCollum are two of the players to watch on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, when the Miami Heat (16-14) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (5-28) at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs. Pelicans: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Game day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSUN
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Arena: Kaseya Center
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Heat's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.2% | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9% | 11 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 12 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.0% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.5% | 30 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.9 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 26 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 12 |
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Heat vs. Pelicans Top Players
Heat
- Herro contributes with 24.0 points per game while also adding 5.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds.
- So far this season, Bam Adebayo averages 16.1 points, 4.7 assists and 9.9 rebounds per contest.
- Among active players, the Heat are led by Herro from beyond the arc. He hits 3.9 shots from deep per game.
- Adebayo averages 0.9 blocks and 1.4 steals per game.
Pelicans
- McCollum puts up 21.4 points per game and also tacks on 3.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest.
- Yves Missi has per-game averages of 9.4 points, 1.4 assists and 8.5 rebounds this season.
- Trey Murphy III knocks down 3.1 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive effort gets a boost from Dejounte Murray (2.6 steals per game) and Missi (1.4 blocks per game).
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Heat vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Heat
Heat:
Dru Smith: Out For Season (Achilles),
Josh Richardson: Out (Heel)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Out (Ankle),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Heat's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Magic | L 121-114 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Nets | W 110-95 | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Magic | W 89-88 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Hawks | L 120-110 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Rockets | W 104-100 | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Knicks | L 104-93 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Nuggets | L 132-129 | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | L 128-111 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Grizzlies | L 132-124 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | L 116-113 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
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