Miami Heat @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Heat vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

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

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassHeat: Local 10+ · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alex CarusoThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 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

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Heat vs Thunder Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Thunder rank 1st in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Heat vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Heat vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Heat 4 GPThunder 4 GP
109.0#28
Points per game
111.3#21
121.8#24
Opponent points
100.8#2
43.2%#25
Field goal %
44.6%#22
30.6%#25
Three-point %
34.4%#13
72.1%#26
Free throw %
87.5%#1
40.8#27
Rebounds
46.8#9
24.8#21
Assists
23.3#26
8.3#19
Steals
9.5#15
5.0#17
Blocks
7.8#2
14.3#8
Turnovers
13.8#5

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
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–

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Heat vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Heat vs Thunder start?

The Miami Heat play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Heat vs Thunder on?

Local TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Heat and Thunder records?

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

Who is injured for Heat vs Thunder?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Alex Caruso (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, out, knee).

How did Heat vs Thunder go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Heat vs Thunder game?

The Heat beat the Thunder 122-120 on Jan 17, 2026 at home.

Where is Heat vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Heat vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Heat and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.