The 4-6 Heat bring a higher power-index ranking into Tuesday’s road test against a short-handed Jazz team at 1-9.
Miami visits Utah at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday with a 4-6 record and the No. 19 power-index ranking, while the Jazz are 1-9 and ranked No. 29. The Heat average 115.8 points per game to Utah’s 106.2, and the Jazz will be without Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo has produced 275 points and 128 rebounds in 10 games for Miami and is probable with a right wrist sprain, giving him a major role against Utah’s depleted frontcourt. Utah’s counter could hinge on Lauri Markkanen, who is questionable, and Darryn Peterson, whose 148 points and 38 assists give the Jazz another source of offense. Miami’s scoring edge and Giannis’ work inside will test whether Utah can keep pace without George and Jackson.