Miami Heat @ Dallas Mavericks: Dec 29, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Dallas MavericksMavericks
2-2 · Home

Heat vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

How to Watch Heat vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, December 29, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 25, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFDay-To-DayHeelOct 20, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Heat

Mavericks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Heat vs Mavericks Preview

The Heat are 0-4 this season, while the Mavericks are 2-2 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Mavericks rank 3rd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game).

Heat vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesMavericks 1-0
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Heat vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Heat 4 GPMavericks 4 GP
109.0#28
Points per game
112.5#19
121.8#24
Opponent points
116.0#18
43.2%#25
Field goal %
49.6%#3
30.6%#25
Three-point %
34.7%#12
72.1%#26
Free throw %
76.1%#16
40.8#27
Rebounds
43.3#18
24.8#21
Assists
26.8#10
8.3#19
Steals
10.3#7
5.0#17
Blocks
7.8#2
14.3#8
Turnovers
17.3#25

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Trail Blazers2-01.0
6Timberwolves3-11.0
7Mavericks2-22.0
8Clippers1-22.5
9Spurs1-22.5

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This Heat vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Heat visit the Thunder Dec 31; Mavericks visit the Rockets Jan 1.

Heat vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Heat vs Mavericks start?

The Miami Heat play the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Heat vs Mavericks on?

Heat vs Mavericks airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Heat and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Heat were 0-4 and the Mavericks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Heat vs Mavericks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Tarik Biberović (Mavericks, day-to-day, heel); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger).

Who leads the Heat vs Mavericks season series?

The Mavericks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Heat vs Mavericks game?

The Mavericks beat the Heat 113-109 on Oct 26, 2026 on the road.

Where is Heat vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Can I watch Heat vs Mavericks for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.