Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat (01/07): Starting five, injury report, start time, game prediction, betting tips, how to watch, and more | NBA News – Times of India
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The Golden State Warriors face the Miami Heat at the Chase Center on January 7, 2025, with both teams struggling this season. Key players and injury reports are highlighted, along with game predictions, betting tips, and viewing details. The Warriors currently hold the eighth seed in the West, while the Heat are ninth in the East.
The Golden State Warriors will host the Miami Heat at the Chase Center on January 7, 2025. Both teams have been struggling this season and are in similar situations in their respective conferences.
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The Warriors hold the eighth seed in the Western Conference while the Heat sit at ninth in the Eastern Conference. It’ll be interesting to see what they have in store for us tonight.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Projected starting five
Miami Heat projected starting five
| Player |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
| Terry Rozier |
12.2 |
4.1 |
2.8 |
| Tyler Herro |
23.9 |
5.5 |
5.1 |
| Haywood Highsmith |
7.0 |
3.3 |
1.1 |
| Nikola Jovic |
9.0 |
3.5 |
2.0 |
| Bam Adebayo |
16.1 |
9.9 |
4.6 |
Golden State Warriors projected starting five
| Player |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
| Stephen Curry |
22.5 |
4.9 |
6.3 |
| Dennis Schroder |
15.8 |
2.8 |
5.9 |
| Draymond Green |
8.8 |
6.1 |
5.5 |
| Andrew Wiggins |
16.7 |
4.4 |
2.4 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis |
8.3 |
5.8 |
2.2 |
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Key players to watch
Golden State Warriors key players
– Stephen Curry
– Andrew Wiggins
Miami Heat key players
– Tyler Herro
– Bam Adebayo
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat injury report
Warriors injury report
| Player |
Status |
Injury |
| Jonathan Kuminga |
Out |
Ankle |
| Gary Payton II |
Out |
Calf |
| Brandin Podziemski |
Out |
Abdomen |
Heat injury report
| Player |
Status |
Injury |
| Jimmy Butler |
Out |
Suspension |
| Josh Richardson |
Out |
Heel |
| Dru Smith |
Out for season |
Achilles |
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Team stats
| Statistics |
Heat |
Warriors |
| Record |
17-17 |
18-17 |
| Standings |
9th |
8th |
| Home/Away |
6-10 |
10-9 |
| Offensive Rating |
15th |
16th |
| Defensive Rating |
12th |
9th |
| Net Rating |
15th |
13th |
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Previous matchups
The Golden State Warriors won their last match against the Heat by a comfortable 21-point margin.
Klay Thompson was the best player on the floor that night recording 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. However, both teams have undergone massive changes since last season so their first meeting of 2024/25 should be quite entertaining.
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Leading players
| Stat |
Heat (Leader) |
Warriors (Leader) |
| Points |
23.9 – Tyler Herro |
22.5 – Stephen Curry |
| Rebounds |
9.9 – Bam Adebayo |
6.7 – Kevon Looney |
| Assists |
5.1 – Tyler Herro |
6.3 – Stephen Curry |
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Prediction and betting tips
– Moneyline: Heat (+230) vs Warriors (-280)
– Spread: Heat (+7) vs Warriors (-7)
– Total (O/U): Heat -110 (O 218.5) vs Warriors -110 (U 218.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
Heat vs Warriors game prediction
The Golden State Warriors have won two out of their last three games. Their wins came against strong teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies. So, the Dubs have a lot of momentum heading into this game. The Heat, on the other hand, are currently dealing with the Jimmy Butler situation which could translate to problems on the court.
Our Prediction: The Warriors will win
Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Date, time, and venue
The Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat will be held at the Chase Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The match begins at 10:00 PM ET.
How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat: Streaming details and more
– TV: Bally Sports Sun and NBC Sports Bay Area
– Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
