Indiana Paces vs Miami Heat (Image via Getty) The Miami Heat continue their road trip with a stop in Indianapolis to face the Indiana Pacers on January 10, 2026. The game tips off at 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Miami comes in with a 20-17 record. Indiana sits at 7-31 after a season shaped by injuries and lineup changes. Based on form and availability, Miami enters as the clear favorite.
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report and Availability (January 10, 2026)
Indiana Pacers remain short-handed. Tyrese Haliburton is still out with an Achilles injury. Isaiah Jackson is unavailable due to a concussion, Bennedict Mathurin is sidelined with a thumb injury, and Obi Toppin remains out with a foot issue. Andrew Nembhard is listed as questionable because of back problems.Miami Heat has no major rotation players missing. Only G-League assignments Vlad Goldin and Jahmir Young are unavailable. The Heat also have recent success against Indiana, winning 142-116 on December 27.
Heat vs Pacers Broadcast and Viewing Options for Jan 10
The game will air on FanDuel Sports Network Sun with Eric Reid and John Crotty calling the action. Radio coverage is available on AM 560 Sports WQAM and The HEAT Radio Network with Jason Jackson. Spanish coverage will be on WAQI 710 AM. Live scores and highlights can be followed through the ESPN app, with fan discussions active on Heat-focused forums.
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Team Stats Comparison
CategoryMiami HeatIndiana Pacers Record 20-17 (.541) 7-31 (.184) Points Per Game 120.1 110.8 Points Allowed 117.4 119.5 Rebounds 45.6 42.4 Assists 28.7 24.5 FG% 46.93% 44.26% 3PT% 37.03% 34.04% Recent Streak Lost 1 Won 1Miami’s offense ranks among the league’s better units. Norman Powell leads the team at 24.3 points per game, while Kel’el Ware averages 10.6 rebounds. Indiana leans heavily on Pascal Siakam, who averages 23.9 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Heat vs Pacers Lineups and Matchups
Miami is expected to start Davion Mitchell, Powell, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo. Indiana’s projected lineup includes Aaron Nesmith, Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy, Siakam, and Jay Huff.Adebayo has a favorable matchup against Indiana’s limited frontcourt depth. On the perimeter, Miami’s shooters should find open looks. Without Haliburton, Indiana’s offense slows and relies more on half-court sets.Also read: NBA Player Props: Best Over and Under Picks to Target on Saturday (January 10, 2026)
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Game Outlook
Miami enters with the healthier roster and more scoring options. Indiana recently ended a long losing streak, but with key players still out, sustaining that momentum will be difficult. The Heat are in position to control the game from early on.