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Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Miami Heat (4-6) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK. TV: KSBI, Thunder App. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat.

NBAThursday, December 31, 2026
Miami Heat logoMiami Heat4-6
8:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder logoOklahoma City Thunder8-2
DateDec 31, 2026
Time8:00 PM ET
VenuePaycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TVKSBI, Thunder App

Team comparison

Miami HeatOklahoma City Thunder
Points per game
115.8
112.2
Points allowed per game
121.1
104.2
4-6Record8-2
2nd in Southeast DivisionStanding1st in Northwest Division
3-3Road record / home record5-0
WLWLWLast 5WWWWL
W1StreakW4

Team stats

Miami HeatOklahoma City Thunder
W1StreakW4
Points Against
121.1
104.2
4-6Last Ten Games8-2
Points Per Game
115.8
112.2
Field Goal %
47
46
Three Point %
34
35
Rebounds Per Game
42.1
47.3
Assists Per Game
29.2
23.1
Blocks Per Game
5.2
5.9
Steals Per Game
8.2
8.1
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.6
1.2
Total Turnovers Per Game
15.6
13.2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Miami Heat

No injuries listed.

Oklahoma City Thunder
Jaylin Williams F · Back - Spasms
Out
Thomas Sorber C · Knee
Out
Cason Wallace G · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Chet Holmgren C · Knee
Out
Jalen Williams G · Leg - Fracture
Out

Recent form

Miami HeatWLWLW
Nov 8, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 114-108
Nov 5, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 100-120
Nov 4, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 117-116
Nov 2, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 117-138
Oct 30, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 145-125
Oklahoma City ThunderWWWWL
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-75
Nov 6, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 128-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-116
Nov 2, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 117-112
Oct 31, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 98-119

Season series

Series starts 11/22
Dec 31, 2026MIA 0, OKC 0
Nov 22, 2026OKC 0, MIA 0

Team pages

Miami Heat
Schedule, roster and statsOklahoma City Thunder
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

How can I watch Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

TV: KSBI, Thunder App.

What are the records of the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder?

Miami Heat: 4-6. Oklahoma City Thunder: 8-2.

Who is injured for Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Listed out or doubtful: Oklahoma City Thunder: Jaylin Williams, Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder played?

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

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