PREVIEW: Brooklyn arrives in Miami looking to snap a six-game road losing streak against the Heat , setting up a matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Nets rank at the bottom of the Eastern Conference in scoring, averaging just 107.0 points per game , while Miami has won four of their last six games and sits in eighth place with a 32-29 record. The Heat lead the NBA with 35.1 defensive rebounds per game, anchored by Bam Adebayo who averages 7.8 , creating a formidable presence in the paint that Brooklyn will struggle to match. Brooklyn faces additional roster complications with Nic Claxton sidelined by a thumb injury and Egor Demin out due to injury management , further limiting their already thin lineup options. On the offensive end, both teams face ShotQuality limitations entering this contest, as neither Brooklyn nor Miami has available ShotQuality data for this matchup . However, the underlying numbers tell a clear story: Miami shoots 46.3 percent from the field while allowing opponents just 49.6 percent , demonstrating balanced efficiency on both ends. Michael Porter Jr. continues to lead the Nets in scoring with a career-high average of 24.5 points , but even his individual production hasn't been enough to spark consistent wins. Miami won their first meeting this season 106-95, with Norman Powell scoring 24 points to lead the victory , and the Heat's depth advantage makes them formidable once again at home.