Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Game Preview (02/28): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 28, 2025, 21:29 IST

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The Indiana Pacers will face the Miami Heat tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center. The Pacers, favored by 3.5 points, aim to continue their winning streak with key players like Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. The Heat will rely on Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo despite injury concerns.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Game Preview (02/28): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, Friday, February 28th, the Indiana Pacers (33-24), led by Pascal Siakam, face the Miami Heat (27-30) at Kaseya Center at 8 p.m. ET. The Pacers are favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 225.5. Both teams are coming off Wednesday victories: the Pacers defeated the Raptors 111-91, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 33 points, while the Heat triumphed over the Hawks 131-109, with Duncan Robinson contributing 24 points.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Projected Starting Five (February 28, 2028)

Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyrese Haliburton	18.4	3.5	8.7
Andrew Nembhard	10.3	3.2	4.8
Aaron Nesmith	9.0	3.5	1.4
Pascal Siakam	20.3	7.3	3.3
Myles Turner	15.4	6.6	1.6

Miami Heat Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyler Herro	24.0	5.5	5.7
Davion Mitchell	6.8	1.9	4.5
Andrew Wiggins	17.6	4.6	2.5
Bam Adebayo	16.9	10.0	4.3
Kel’el Ware	8.6	6.3	0.9

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Key Players to Watch on (February 28, 2028)

Indiana Pacers Key Players

Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray

Miami Heat Key Players

Cade Cunningham
Tobias Harris

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Injury Report of (February 28, 2028)

Indiana Pacers:

Player	Status	Injury
Isaiah Jackson	OFS	Achilles
TJ McConnell	GTD	Ankle

Miami Heat :

Player	Status	Injury
Bam Adebayo	GTD	Calf
Nikola Jokic	OUT	Hand
Dru Smith	OFS	Achilles
Isaiah Stevens	OUT	Undisclosed
Andrew Wiggins	GTD	Ankle

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Team Stats of (February 28, 2028)

Statistics	Indiana Pacers	Miami Heat
Records	38-21	33-26
Standings	3rd	6th
Home/Away	18-12	16-13
OFF RTG	2nd	12th
DEF RTG	17th	11th
NET RTG	5th	14th

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Previous Matchups

The last time the Miami Heat faced the Indiana Pacers was on December 28, 2024. The Pacers were able to win that game with a 13-point margin, as the Heat scored 121 points.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Leading Players of (February 28, 2028)

Statistic	Indiana Pacers (Leaders)	Miami Heat (Leaders)
Points	Pascal Siakam (20.3)	Tyler Herro (24.0)
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam (7.3)	Bam Adebayo (10.0)
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton (8.7)	Tyler Herro (5.7)

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Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Date, Time, and Venue

The Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat will go live from Kaseya Center, at 08:00 PM ET, on Friday.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Streaming Details of (February 28, 2028)

TV: ESPN, Max
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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