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Thunder to Face Heat Amid Player Injuries on January 11

1/12/2026

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Thunder Host Heat

Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Miami Heat on January 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. CST.
The Thunder stand 32-7 and recently beat the Memphis Grizzlies while missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace.
The Miami Heat are 20-18 and Tyler Herro's status is uncertain due to injuries.
The Thunder are favored by 14.5 points with a 117-108 projection as this is the first of two meetings this season.

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Warriors Extend Streak

The Golden State Warriors host the Atlanta Hawks on January 11, 2026, aiming to extend their three-game home win streak.
Seth Curry (Golden State Warriors) and Kristaps Porzingis (Atlanta Hawks) are sidelined.
The Warriors average 115.5 points per game while the Hawks allow 118.6.
On January 9, 2026, Denver Nuggets will face the Atlanta Hawks, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Memphis Grizzlies, with injuries affecting both games.

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Historical Context

The NBA's growth surged in 1980, expanding to 23 teams and averaging 7,000 fans per game. This expansion followed the introduction of the three-point line in 1979 and the arrival of stars like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, which significantly boosted fan interest. The league's evolution continues today, exemplified by competitive matchups like the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Miami Heat.

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Thunder Host Heat

Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Miami Heat on January 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. CST.
The Thunder stand 32-7 and recently beat the Memphis Grizzlies while missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace.
The Miami Heat are 20-18 and Tyler Herro's status is uncertain due to injuries.
The Thunder are favored by 14.5 points with a 117-108 projection as this is the first of two meetings this season.

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