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Miami @ Indiana
Current Records: Miami 12-15; India 14-13
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This Monday, the Indiana Pacers hope to close gaps in a defense that allows an average of 116.67 points per game. They have the luxury of staying home for one more game and will host the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 12 at 7 PM ET. Both teams are about to turn their chances after losing tough matches in their previous matches.
It was close for the Pacers, who lost 136-133 to the Brooklyn Nets last Saturday, but no cigars. A glimmer of hope for Indiana was the play of quarterback Tyrese Haliburton, who shot 7-8 from downtown and finished with 35 points and 9 assists.
Speaking of close games: Miami was close but no cigars as they lost 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs last Saturday. This was not the outcome Miami or its fans were betting on as they were favored by 12 points against San Antonio going into this game. Miami’s defeat came despite quality play from junior forward Jimmy Butler, who scored 30 points.
As both teams face defeat, both will be hungry for victory. Teams are trying to do something right after they quit the matches they were supposed to win, so stay tuned to see which team will return.
How to Watch
- When: Monday 19:00 ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Online stream: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $2.00
Odds
The Heat are a light favorite at 2.5 points against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The punters felt good about the turn this time around as the match opened with the Heat being the 2-pointer favourites.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Miami has won 16 of their last 29 games against Indiana.
- November 04, 2022 – Indiana 101 – Miami 99
- December 21, 2021 – Miami 125 – Indiana 96
- December 03, 2021 – Miami 113 – Indiana 104
- October 23, 2021 – Indiana 102 – Miami 91
- March 31, 2021 – Miami 92 – Indiana 87
- March 21, 2021 – Indiana 109 – Miami 106
- March 19, 2021 – Indiana 137 – Miami 110
- Aug 24, 2020 – Miami 99 – Indiana 87
- Aug 22, 2020 – Miami 124 – Indiana 115
- Aug 20, 2020 – Miami 109 – Indiana 100
- Aug 18, 2020 – Miami 113 – Indiana 101
- August 14, 2020 – Indiana 109 – Miami 92
- August 10, 2020 – Miami 114 – Indiana 92
- January 08, 2020 – Miami 122 – Indiana 108
- December 27, 2019 – Miami 113 – Indiana 112
- February 02, 2019 – Indiana 95 – Miami 88
- November 16, 2018 – Indiana 99 – Miami 91
- November 09, 2018 – Indiana 110 – Miami 102
- March 25, 2018 – Indiana 113 – Miami 107
- January 10, 2018 – Miami 114 – Indiana 106
- November 19, 2017 – Indiana 120 – Miami 95
- October 21, 2017 – Miami 112 – Indiana 108
- March 12, 2017 – Indiana 102 – Miami 98
- February 25, 2017 – Miami 113 – Indiana 95
- December 14, 2016 – Miami 95 – Indiana 89
- February 22, 2016 – Miami 101 – Indiana 93
- January 04, 2016 – Miami 103 – Indiana 100
- December 11, 2015 – Indiana 96 – Miami 83
- 06 November 2015 – Indiana 90 – Miami 87
