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Heat vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Miami Heat. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles the ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles the ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the Miami Heat at the Toyota Center.

The Rockets are hoping that they can get the foul taste out of their mouth from their previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Rockets lost 113-112 after leading by 15 points with just over four minutes to go in the fourth quarter. This likely led to a fiery film session that could result in an explosive performance against the Heat, who are playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Heat vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 29
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Heat vs. Rockets Injury Report

Miami Heat

  • SG Josh Richardson (QUESTIONABLE - heel)
  • SF Jimmy Butler (OUT - return to competition conditioning)
  • PG Dru Smith (OUT - Achilles)

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)
  • SF Dillon Brooks (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Heat vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Miami Heat

  • PG Tyler Herro
  • SG Duncan Robinson
  • SF Jaime Jaquez Jr.
  • PF Haywood Highsmith
  • C Bam Adebayo

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Amen Thompson
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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