PREVIEW: The Miami Heat arrive at Gainbridge Fieldhouse looking to snap a troubling skid, boasting the league's quickest tempo while maintaining a low turnover rate that ranks fourth overall. Miami has dropped six of their last seven games after absorbing a 149-128 road defeat to the Cavaliers , a result that exposed defensive vulnerabilities the team will desperately need to address. Led by Norman Powell at 22.2 points per game, Tyler Herro adding 21.3, and Bam Adebayo contributing 20.3, the Heat rank second in scoring this season with 120.3 points per game . However, the Heat's average defense against rim-attacking opponents and average frequency attacking the rim remain potential weak spots heading into this matchup. Indiana enters this contest having dropped 22 of their last 25 games, struggling mightily after a heartbreaking 114-113 loss to the Clippers in their most recent outing. The Pacers rank first defensively in limiting three-point attempts allowed, keeping opponents to just 37.4 percent from deep, while boasting the second-best defensive rebounding in the league. Indiana's high frequency of midrange attempts and low frequency of rim attacks represent a more conservative offensive approach compared to modern NBA standards. The Pacers are mired in an 11-game home losing streak, the longest in franchise history , making this an ideal opportunity for Miami to capitalize and get back on track.