Miami hosts Dallas looking to snap an 0-3 start, with a revamped roster still building chemistry and consistency. The Mavericks are 1-2 and dealing with several absences, but Kyrie Irving is expected back and Cooper Flagg is probable.

By the Numbers
  • Miami is 0-3 after losses to Minnesota, Detroit and Charlotte.
  • Dallas is 1-2; Miami’s latest loss was 115-110 at Charlotte.
Yes, But

The Heat have frontcourt firepower in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, but they have yet to find reliable combinations at both ends. Dallas has multiple rotation players sidelined, though Irving’s expected return and Flagg’s probable status could help offset those absences.

What's Next

Miami can avoid an 0-4 start by tightening its defense and improving its execution at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center.

Bottom Line

For the Heat, this is an early chance to turn roster potential into a first win—and show that their slow start is a chemistry issue they can solve.