The Miami Heat (14-12) and Brooklyn Nets (7-18) are scheduled to match up on Thursday at Barclays Center, with a tip time of 7:30 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the floor, Kel'el Ware and Michael Porter Jr. are two players to watch.
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Heat vs. Nets: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSUN and YES
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
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Heat's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6% | 12 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.7% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 48.4 | 29 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 9 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 9 |
Nets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9% | 28 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.1% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.0 | 28 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.0 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 20 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 22 |
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Heat vs. Nets Top Players
Heat
- Norman Powell has recorded a statline of 24.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Heat.
- Davion Mitchell adds 9.9 points, 7.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game, and Ware contributes with 11.1 points, 0.5 assists and 10.2 rebounds per outing.
- Among active players, the Heat are led by Powell from long distance. He connects on 3.0 shots from deep per game.
- Dru Smith averages 1.5 steals per game. Ware collects 1.3 blocks a game.
Nets
- Nic Claxton averages 7.6 rebounds per game, 4.4 assists per game, and 13.4 points per game.
- The Nets have gotten 25.6 points, 3.2 assists and 7.3 rebounds out of Porter this season.
- Porter hits 3.6 treys per game.
- Day'Ron Sharpe's 0.9 steals and Claxton's 1.3 blocks per game are important to the Nets' defensive performance.
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Heat vs. Nets Injury Report
Heat
Heat:
Nikola Jovic: Out (Elbow),
Tyler Herro: Out (Toe),
Pelle Larsson: Out (Ankle)
Nets
Nets:
Ben Saraf: Out (Illness),
Cameron Thomas: Out (Hamstring),
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)
Heat's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Mavericks | L 118-108 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Magic | L 106-105 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kings | L 127-111 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Magic | L 117-108 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Raptors | L 106-96 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Nets | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
Nets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Bulls | W 113-103 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Jazz | L 123-110 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Pelicans | W 119-101 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Mavericks | L 119-111 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Bucks | W 127-82 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Heat | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Warriors | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
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