Jan. 11, 2026, 6:02 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Miami Heat on Sunday. This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (32-7) mounted a 21-point comeback in their 117-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Jalen Williams had his best game of the season with an efficient 26 points and 10 assists.
Meanwhile, the Heat (20-18) dropped a bad 123-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Tyler Herro had 21 points. Getting blown out by arguably the worst team in the league is never a good sign.
Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Heat vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
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Start time: 6 p.m. CT
Where to watch Heat vs. Thunder on livestreamWatch Heat vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)Heat vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Heat: Not yet submitted.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortJalen WilliamsChet Holmgren
Miami Heat
Tyler HerroDavion MitchellAndrew WigginsNorman PowellBam AdebayoHeat vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds
Thunder 115, Heat 103: For the first time in a while, the Thunder will be mostly healthy. Gilgeous-Alexander returns from a one-game absence. He should have fresh legs against the Heat. The schedule-makers did Miami zero favors with this being the second night of a road back-to-back. Williams mentioned it recently, but expect OKC to come out extra motivated and return to its principles. This should be an easy win for the reigning NBA champions, considering the talent gap.
ODDS: Thunder by 14.5 points
O/U: 233.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2025-26 scheduleTuesday, Jan. 13 vs. SpursThursday, Jan. 15 at RocketsSaturday, Jan. 17 at Heat
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