The Miami Heat (14-7, 3rd in Eastern Conference) head to Dallas on Wednesday to start a stretch of six road games in their next seven when they face the Mavericks (7-15). Here are the three big things to know before tipoff at 8:30 Eastern on NBA TV.

Jaime Jaquez Jr., Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic have also been upgraded to available on the official injury report. Jaquez Jr. returned on Monday against the Clippers after missing time due to a right groin strain. Wiggins is on the injury report due to a left hip flexor strain. Jovic returned on Saturday after dealing with right hip impingement.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Dwyane Wade spent 15 seasons with the Miami Heat, becoming one of the most iconic figures in franchise history. A 13-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA champion and 2006 Finals MVP, Wade was the cornerstone of Miami’s rise to prominence in the 2000s and 2010s.

The Miami Heat look to bounce back after their six-game winning streak ended on Saturday as they host the struggling LA Clippers.