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Pacers Hope to End Home Skid Against Heat

1/11/2026

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Summary

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The Indiana Pacers (7-31) host the Miami Heat (20-17) on January 10, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, aiming to end a seven-game home skid.
The game starts at 7 p.m. ET and streams on Fubo.
The Pacers are missing key players, including Tyrese Haliburton, who is out for the season.
The Pacers followed with a win over the Charlotte Hornets, ending a 13-game skid.

History

Historical Context

The NBA expanded in 1988 by adding the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, increasing the league to 25 teams. The Heat quickly rose to prominence, winning three championships by 2013. As of now, the struggling Pacers face the Heat, emphasizing the ongoing challenges of team performance and injuries, particularly Tyrese Haliburton's season-ending absence, which impacts competitive dynamics in the league.

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Story summary

The Indiana Pacers (7-31) host the Miami Heat (20-17) on January 10, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, aiming to end a seven-game home skid.
The game starts at 7 p.m. ET and streams on Fubo.
The Pacers are missing key players, including Tyrese Haliburton, who is out for the season.
The Pacers followed with a win over the Charlotte Hornets, ending a 13-game skid.

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