The Miami Heat are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup.
Miami enters Tuesday’s game with a 22-21 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
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Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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In Monday’s loss to the Warriors, Norman Powell led the way for the Heat as he recorded 21 points, three rebounds and three assists while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and five rebounds of his own.
Now Miami will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Kings team on the road.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Tuesday’s contest with a 12-31 record after losing at home to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Sacramento Kings guard Russell WestbrookKamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Russell Westbrook led the way for the Kings in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points, three rebounds and seven assists while malik Monk added 23 points and two assists off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Heat Injury Report, Will Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware Play?
For the Heat, they have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday’s game in Sacramento.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14)© David Richard-Imagn Images
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Miami has ruled out Herro due to a rib injury as he will miss his third consecutive contest and he is expected to miss the remainder of the Heat’s road trip.
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With Herro sidelined, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson will likely all continue to have larger roles.
The Heat have listed Kel’el Ware as questionable due to right hamstring tightness and he is in danger of missing Tuesday’s game.
Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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If Ware is sidelined against the Kings, Nikola Jovic could have an increased role off the bench behind Bam Adebayo.
Kings Injury Report, Will Keon Ellis Play?
On the other side, the Kings have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Keegan Murray.
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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13)Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Sacramento has ruled out Murray due to an ankle sprain that has kept him out of the lineup since January 6.
The good news for the Kings is that guard Keon Ellis is off the injury report and will return on Tuesday after missing the last two games due to left knee soreness.
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Heat and Kings from Sacramento at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.