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Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans (Image via Getty)
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Miami Heat on Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans enters the game at 15-40 and sits at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
Miami is 28-27 and remains in the playoff race in the East.Both teams are missing key players, which could shape how the game is played. Miami is without some perimeter scoring, while the Pelicans continue to manage injuries across the roster. Depth and rebounding may play an important role.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Injury report (February 11, 2026)
New Orleans Pelicans (15-40, 15th in West)
New Orleans is still dealing with several injuries.Out: • Dejounte Murray (PG) - Achilles injury; expected to be out until at least February 20. • Micah Peavy (SF) - Toe injury; ruled out after being listed as a game-time decision.Questionable / Limited: • Hunter Dickinson (C) - Knee soreness; upgraded from out and expected to play with limited minutes.Available:Zion Williamson is cleared from conditioning management and is expected to handle his usual workload. Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens, Yves Missi, Kevon Looney, and Derik Queen are healthy.
Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears are likely to take on most of the ball-handling duties, while Williamson and Missi provide size inside.
Miami Heat (28-27, 8th in East)
Miami has fewer injuries but is missing important scorers.Out: • Tyler Herro (SG) - Rib injury; expected out until at least February 20. • Norman Powell (SG) - Back soreness; also expected to miss time until at least February 20. • Pelle Larsson (SG) - Elbow injury; out for the foreseeable future.Questionable: • Andrew Wiggins (SF) - Toe inflammation; likely to play with reduced minutes.Available:Bam Adebayo is healthy and expected to carry a large workload. Terry Rozier, Simone Fontecchio, Nikola Jović, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Vladislav Goldin, and Davion Mitchell are also available.Rozier is expected to handle primary playmaking responsibilities, while Adebayo anchors the defense.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Projected starting lineups (February 11, 2026)
New Orleans Pelicans (projected starters)
| Player | Position | Role vs Heat |
| Jordan Poole | PG | Primary ball-handler and shot creator in Murray’s absence. |
| Jeremiah Fears | SG | Guard who can attack the basket and defend Rozier. |
| Trey Murphy III | SF | Provides spacing and wing defense. |
| Herbert Jones | SF/PF | Two-way defender likely to match up on Miami’s wings. |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Main scoring option, especially in the paint. |
Bryce McGowens, Yves Missi, Derik Queen, and Kevon Looney are expected to lead the bench.
The group adds size but does not offer much perimeter shooting.
Miami Heat (projected starters)
| Player | Position | Role vs Pelicans |
| Terry Rozier | PG | Lead creator with Herro unavailable. |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | SG/SF | Two-way wing who can score inside. |
| Simone Fontecchio | SF | Secondary scoring option and floor spacer. |
| Nikola Jović | PF | Stretch big who can draw defenders outside. |
| Bam Adebayo | C | Defensive anchor and pick-and-roll option. |
Davion Mitchell, Kasparas Jakučionis, Kel’el Ware, and Vladislav Goldin provide depth off the bench, though the lineup has less shooting than usual.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Head-to-head and recent result
Miami leads the all-time regular-season series 28-21. Over the past three seasons, the Heat are 4-1 against the Pelicans.The teams last met on December 28, 2025, when Miami won 118-103. Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins combined for 49 points.
Miami held Zion Williamson to 24 points on 9-of-22 shooting and forced six turnovers.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Team stats and matchup overview
Pace and scoring
| Team | Pace (rank) | Points per game | FG% (rank) | 3-PT makes per game (rank) |
| Heat | 103.4 (1st) | ~112.3 (top-10) | 46.2% (T-20th) | 13.4 (15th) |
| Pelicans | 99.1 (15th) | ~108.1 (mid-pack) | 46.2% (T-20th) | 11.2 (27th) |
Miami plays at one of the fastest paces in the league and looks to score in transition. New Orleans prefers a slower game and often runs offense through Williamson in the half court.Miami ranks near the top 10 in defensive rating, led by Adebayo’s rim protection and Fontecchio’s ability to switch. The Pelicans are closer to the middle defensively but rebound well with Williamson, Missi, Looney, and Queen.
Offensive rebounds could help New Orleans create extra possessions.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Key matchups (February 11, 2026)
- Zion Williamson vs. Bam Adebayo: Adebayo will try to limit drives and protect the rim. Williamson will look to score inside and draw contact.- Jordan Poole vs. Terry Rozier: Rozier becomes Miami’s main scorer without Herro. Poole’s scoring runs could influence the game if he finds rhythm early.- Miami’s perimeter scoring: The Heat are thinner on the wing without Herro and Powell.
Fontecchio and Jaquez will need to convert open shots.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Game time and betting outlook (February 11, 2026)
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. IST). The game will air on ESPN and ESPN+, with live stats available on the NBA app and other sports platforms.Miami opened as a 4-5 point favorite because of its stronger record and healthier lineup. Still, New Orleans has size and home-court advantage. Rebounding, turnovers, and shot-making late in the game are likely to decide the outcome.
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