Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers return home to battle the Miami Heat

The Indiana Pacers return to motion tonight after three days off. The staff will host the Miami Warmth after having time to regroup with a number of practices in Indianapolis this week. It is the primary residence sport for the unit since October 22.

The Warmth are 4-5 and lacking some key gamers within the matchup. A Pacers win would assist them leap Miami within the standings, and so they gained some momentum with a profitable street journey over the previous weeks. Will probably be a singular battle with Indiana’s sturdy offense taking up Miami’s stout protection.

Viewing and Betting Data

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Japanese Time

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

The place to observe: NBA League Cross, Bally Sports activities Indiana/Bally Sports activities+, Bally Sports activities Solar

Unfold and Over/Below: The Pacers are slight underdogs on this sport as they’re +3.5 within the SI Sportsbook. The over/underneath for the sport is 226.5.

Pacers vs Warmth Harm Report

For the Pacers, Daniel Theis (proper knee) is out whereas Aaron Nesmith (proper foot) is questionable.

For the Warmth, Jimmy Butler (left hip), Nikola Jovic (nasal contusion), Victor Oladipo (left knee), and Omer Yurtseven (left ankle) are out. Bam Adebayo (proper knee) is questionable.

Key Matchups

Myles Turner vs Bam Adebayo: Adebayo, a 2020 All-Star, has traditionally performed nicely towards the Pacers, averaging 13.6 factors, 7.2 rebounds, and three.0 assists towards Indiana in his profession. His mobility and pressure have allowed him to do nicely towards Turner.

Turner has had one unbelievable sport and two duds this season for the Pacers. His potential to unfold the ground shall be essential towards the Warmth, who’re a really disciplined defensive staff.

If Adebayo is unable to play, Dewayne Dedmon shall be Miami’s solely out there serviceable massive man. Turner ought to have the higher hand in that matchup.

Buddy Hield vs Tyler Herro: From a 1,000-foot view, Hield and Herro have comparable participant profiles. They’ll each rating like loopy, however battle with protection.

From a extra nuanced perspective, Herro is a way more well-rounded offensive participant, however each guards are able to massive performances any evening. With the pair guarding one another, there could possibly be fireworks. Hield was a nominee for Japanese Convention Participant of the Week this previous week — if he can preserve that momentum alive and outscore Herro, that might go a great distance in serving to the Pacers seize a win.

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