Pacers (19-14) @ Heat (20-13)
Where: American Airlines Arena Miami, Florida
When: Monday, January 4, 6:30 PM EST
Watch: NBA-TV, FS-SUN, NBA League Pass
So far this season, the Pacers have handled the Heat easily, winning each of the first two matchups. The Heat have tonight and one more matchup on February 22nd to even the season series. As weird as this may sound, this is as close to a must-win game for the Heat as possible can be in early January.
The Pacers enter tonight’s game just one game behind the Heat in the standings, but in a suddenly tough Eastern Conference, the difference between the two teams is three playoff seeds.