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NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (1-4) host shorthanded Pacers (2-3) in NBA Cup opener

The Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight looking to build on their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season as they welcome the Indiana Pacers for an 8:00 PM ET matchup. After a frustrating 0-4 start, Miami finally broke…

By Surya Fernandez · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:07 AM

Key Things to Know

The Miami Heat host the Indiana Pacers in their NBA Cup group play opener at Kaseya Center.
Miami enters the matchup at 1-4 after earning its first season victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Indiana Pacers are shorthanded with Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, and T.J. McConnell ruled out.

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The Miami Heat host the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center on Friday night to open NBA Cup group play. Coming off their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks, Miami seeks to build momentum and capture its first home victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo headline the Heat's lineup as they face an Eastern Conference rival.

Indiana enters the matchup with a 2-3 record while dealing with substantial injuries. Key contributors Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, and T.J. McConnell are ruled out, leaving Pascal Siakam to lead the visiting Pacers against Miami's projected starting five.

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NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (1-4) host shorthanded Pacers (2-3) in NBA Cup opener

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