PREVIEW: The Miami Heat bring the league's quickest tempo to this matchup against a Utah Jazz team that ranks fourth in pace , setting up a high-octane affair at home on Monday night. Miami has dominated this series recently, winning eight of their past ten games against Utah , and they'll look to extend that dominance with a solid 16-10 home record. The Heat rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 28.7 assists per game led by Davion Mitchell , showcasing ball movement that should test a Jazz defense struggling mightily this season. Miami's strength on the defensive end—ranking eighth in limiting three-point quality while allowing low-quality looks from deep—positions them well against Utah's tendency to launch attempts from distance . The Jazz arrive in Miami as one of the league's most concerning defensive units, ranking 30th in three-point attempts allowed at 45.7 percent of opponent shots while also sitting 28th in defending the perimeter by allowing high-quality three-point opportunities. Losers of 18 of their last 22 games, the Jazz appear focused on building for the future rather than competing , though they feature young talent in All-Star caliber scorer Lauri Markkanen and recently acquired two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. Utah's star point guard Keyonte George has been ruled out with an ankle sprain , further complicating their offensive execution. Despite their defensive struggles, Utah does rank fourth in passing efficiency , giving them a chance to stay competitive offensively if their guards can stay healthy and engaged.