The Miami Heat are at home on Sunday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
Miami enters Sunday’s game with a 19-16 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
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Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Norman Powell led the way for the Heat as he recorded 21 points and one rebound while Davion Mitchell added 14 points and six assists of his own.
Now Miami will try to bounce back at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Sunday’s contest with an 8-28 record after losing at home to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion WilliamsonMatthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 35 points and eight rebounds while Jeremiah Fears recorded 18 points, five rebounds and four assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report, will Trey Murphy III, Derik Queen Play?
For the Pelicans, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Trey Murphy III and Derik Queen.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans has listed Murphy III as questionable due to low back spasms and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
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If Murphy III is sidelined once again on Sunday, Jordan Poole and Micah Peavy could both continue to have larger roles.
The Pelicans have also listed Queen as questionable due to a left quad contusion and he is also in danger of missing his second straight game.
New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
If Queen is sidelined on Sunday, Yves Missi and Kevon Looney could both be in line for larger roles once again.
Saddiq Bey has been ruled out due to a right hip flexor strain as he will miss his second consecutive contest while both Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Heat Injury Report, Will Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo Play?
On the other side, the Heat have five players listed on their injury report, including both Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami has upgraded Herro to questionable for Sunday due to a toe contusion and there is a chance he could make his first appearance since December 9.
If Herro is unable to return on Sunday, Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith could continue to both have increased roles.
The Heat have also listed Nikola Jovic as questionable due to a groin contusion while Jaime Jaquez Jr. is doubtful due to an ankle sprain and is not expected to play.
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Miami Heat center Bam AdebayoSam Navarro-Imagn Images
Adebayo has been listed as probable due to lower back soreness while Pelle Larsson is probable with an ankle sprain, though both are expected to play against the Pelicans.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Heat from Miami at 6:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.