Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) The Utah Jazz visit the Miami Heat on February 9, 2026, hoping to end their recent slide. Miami enters the game trying to hold its place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Both teams are dealing with injuries that will affect rotations and minutes.Utah relies heavily on Lauri Markkanen and a young supporting group, while Miami continues to depend on experienced players and steady scoring options. The matchup puts a rebuilding roster against a team focused on staying in postseason contention.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Injury report (February 9, 2026)
Utah Jazz (16-37, 5th in Northwest)
Utah has two guards ruled out. • Keyonte George – SG – OUT (right ankle sprain): George is averaging about 17.7 points and 4.8 assists per game. His absence removes an important scoring option and secondary ball handler. • Elijah Harkless – G – OUT (hamstring): Harkless remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. He has been used as a defensive wing in the rotation.No players are listed as questionable. Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, Isaiah Collier, and Ace Bailey are expected to play.
Miami Heat (27-26, 2nd in Southeast)
Miami lists several players as unavailable. • Tyler Herro – PG – OUT (ribs): Herro is not traveling with the team and will miss the game. • Pelle Larsson – SG/SF – OUT (elbow): Larsson is expected to remain out through at least this matchup. • Terry Rozier – PG – OUT (league-imposed leave):Rozier continues to be away from the roster.Davion Mitchell and Norman Powell are expected to start in the backcourt. Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez Jr. provide guard and wing depth. Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware, and Andrew Wiggins are available.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Key players and rotation outlook (February 9, 2026)
Utah Jazz core
• Lauri Markkanen – PF/C – 27.1 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 48.0% FG: Markkanen leads the team in scoring and is the main option on offense. • Jusuf Nurkic – C – 10.3 RPG, 1.31 SPG, 0.54 BPG: Nurkic provides rebounding and interior defense. • Isaiah Collier – PG – 7.2 APG, 12.4 PPG: Collier runs the offense and handles most playmaking duties. • Ace Bailey – SG/SF – Rookie contributorBailey plays rotation minutes and adds scoring from the wing.Other rotation players include Kyle Filipowski, Taylor Hendricks, Cody Williams, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Georges Niang.
Miami Heat core
• Bam Adebayo – PF/C – 18.8 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 3.2 APG: Adebayo anchors the defense and is involved in much of the offense. • Norman Powell – SG – 23.0 PPG, 84.2% FT: Powell is Miami’s leading scorer. • Andrew Wiggins – SF – 13.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG: Wiggins adds scoring and perimeter defense. • Davion Mitchell – PG – 7.1 APG, 11.5 PPG: Mitchell handles primary ball-handling responsibilities. • Kel’el Ware – C – 1.04 BPG, 53.4% FGWare contributes rim protection and efficient finishing.Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Simone Fontecchio, Dru Smith, Jahmir Young, and Vladislav Goldin round out the bench.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Previous meeting and series update
The teams met on January 24, 2026, when Miami won 147-116. Bam Adebayo scored 26 points, and the Heat were effective in transition and ball movement. Utah had difficulty getting stops.Miami leads the season series 1-0 and holds a slight edge in the all-time regular-season matchup. Utah will try to split the series.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Team stats comparison
CategoryMiami HeatUtah Jazz Record 28–26, 2nd in Southeast 16–37, 5th in Northwest Points per game 119.7 118.3 Rebounds per game 46.8 44.0 Assists per game 28.7 30.1 Steals per game 9.24 8.00 Blocks per game 4.17 3.55 FG% 46.3% 46.8% 3-Point % 36.2% 35.0% Free-throw % 79.1% 79.8%Miami has the advantage in rebounding, steals, and defensive activity. Utah moves the ball well and has a slightly higher field-goal percentage but has struggled defensively compared to league averages.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Matchups to watch
Lauri Markkanen vs. Bam Adebayo
Markkanen’s perimeter shooting will test Adebayo’s defensive range. If Adebayo stays out of foul trouble, Miami keeps its defensive structure intact.
Isaiah Collier vs. Miami’s perimeter defense
With George out, Collier will handle more responsibility. Miami’s guards apply pressure and look to force turnovers.
What the game means for both teams
Miami can strengthen its playoff position with a win and show it can manage injuries without a drop in performance.For Utah, the game is another chance to evaluate its young players. A competitive showing against a playoff team would reflect progress even as the team continues its rebuild.The game is expected to feature a quick pace. Miami leans on experience, while Utah depends on energy and scoring from its young lineup. Injuries on both sides will influence how each team approaches the matchup.