The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to face the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Monday night in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions. The Mavericks, struggling with a 5-13 record, are looking to stop the slide after losing 10 of their last 13 games. The Heat, sitting pretty at 11-6 and winners of four straight, are about to get a major boost to their league-leading offense. The big question is which stars will actually be on the court to influence this inter-conference clash.

Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Heat?

Anthony Davis might not play for the Dallas Mavericks tonight. The star forward has been officially listed as doubtful due to a left calf strain. This update, reported by Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News, marks a small step in his recovery but indicates he likely needs a bit more time. This upcoming game falls within the original seven-to-ten-day reevaluation window for his injury.

Davis did travel with the team to Miami, a positive sign that his return could be imminent. The Mavericks have their next game on Friday in the NBA Cup, which could be a potential target for his comeback.

In the five games he has appeared in this season, Davis has put up impressive numbers, averaging 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest. His continued absence leaves a significant void in the Dallas frontcourt.

Is Tyler Herro playing tonight against the Mavs?

Tyler Herro, who was expected to make his season debut for the Miami Heat tonight, has been downgraded to questionable. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the All-Star guard wished to play against the Mavericks, barring any last-minute setbacks, but it seems risky now.

Herro has been sidelined after undergoing ankle surgery on September 19 to repair an injury suffered during an offseason workout.

This season, Herro is coming off a career year where he served as one of the Heat’s leading scorers, averaging 23.9 points per game. He also dished out 5.5 assists per contest last season. He rejoins a Miami offense that, even without him, leads the entire NBA by scoring 124.9 points per game. The team’s style of play, which ranks first in pace, should allow Herro to seamlessly integrate back into the rotation and make an immediate impact when he returns.

Mavs vs Heat injury report for Nov. 24

The Dallas Mavericks have a lengthy injury report heading into Monday’s game. Alongside Anthony Davis being doubtful, center Dereck Lively II has been ruled out as the team manages a right foot injury. Brandon Williams is questionable with a back issue. Two other key players, Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving, remain out long term, with Exum undergoing season-ending knee surgery and Irving recovering from his own knee procedure.

The Miami Heat’s injury situation is no better. While the official report for the second night of their back-to-back is pending, the team was anticipating a few returns, but that’s out of the question for now. Forward Andrew Wiggins is out with a hip strain that caused him to miss the last three games. Nikola Jovic, who has also missed three consecutive games with a left hip injury, remains out of action. Norman Powell is out with a left groin strain. Terry Rozier remains on unpaid leave from the league.

Predicted lineups for Mavs vs Heat for Nov. 24

These lineups are projections based on current injury reports.

Where to watch the Mavs vs Heat game?

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Where to Watch: The game will be televised on KTVD for local Mavericks coverage. Live streaming options include NBA League Pass and Fubo.

Game preview and what to expect

The Miami Heat arrive with all the momentum, riding a four-game winning streak that includes a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers just last night. Their offense has been the story of the season, not only leading the league in scoring but also in assists with 30.6 per game.

The Dallas Mavericks are searching for answers during a difficult stretch. They rank 28th in the league in points per game, averaging only 109.9, and have struggled to find consistent offense without Davis and Irving.

Rookie Cooper Flagg has shown promise, averaging 16.1 points per game. The matchup pits the league’s highest-scoring offense against a Mavericks defense that has allowed 118.9 points per game. Given the Heat’s firepower, their winning streak, the prediction is for the Miami Heat to secure a victory at home.