Heat vs Kings preview: Giannis Antetokounmpo stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Miami Heat (3-6) visit the Sacramento Kings (1-8) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Heat vs Kings: game info
- Start: 9:00 PM ET, Golden 1 Center.
- TV: ESPN lists no broadcast information; check your local listings.
- Records: Miami Heat 3-6, Sacramento Kings 1-8.
Recent form: last five games
Heat: W 129-117 at ATL, W 145-125 vs IND, L 138-117 at LAL, W 117-116 (OT) at LAC, L 120-100 at GS.
Kings: L 132-120 at NO, L 136-105 at MEM, W 115-100 at DAL, L 116-103 vs LAL, L 124-109 vs SA.
Heat vs Kings injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Heat: no injuries listed by ESPN.
- Kings: Keegan Murray (F) out - ankle; Maxime Raynaud (C) out - knee; Ben Simmons (G) out - lower leg tendon.
Player trends to know
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Heat): He is averaging 27.3 points across 9 games played (32.8 minutes a night), with 24+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 24-18-3, 31-18-10, 30-12-7, 27-14-6, 20-14-4.
Davion Mitchell (Heat): He is averaging 8.2 assists across 9 games played (35.0 minutes a night), with 7+ assists in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 10-1-10, 15-6-11, 15-0-7, 11-2-10, 22-2-8.
Darius Acuff Jr. (Kings): He is averaging 25.2 points across 9 games played (36.8 minutes a night), with 22+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 34-6-14, 38-5-5, 25-5-6, 22-3-12, 22-3-8.
Domantas Sabonis (Kings): He is averaging 14.6 rebounds across 9 games played (35.6 minutes a night), with 14+ rebounds in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 9-15-7, 11-14-8, 9-7-4, 16-17-1, 17-12-5.
Matchup angle
The Heat have won 3 of their last 5 and the Kings have won 1 of 5. Over those games the Heat scored 121.6 and allowed 123.2 a game; the Kings scored 110.4 and allowed 121.6.
What to watch
- Giannis Antetokounmpo's points: 27.3 a game this season, 30, 27, 20 in his last three.
- Davion Mitchell's assists: 8.2 a game this season, 7, 10, 8 in his last three.
- Darius Acuff Jr.'s points: 25.2 a game this season, 25, 22, 22 in his last three.
- Domantas Sabonis's rebounds: 14.6 a game this season, 7, 17, 12 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Giannis Antetokounmpo as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Heat vs Kings tonight? The game starts at 9:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center. TV: ESPN lists no broadcast information; check your local listings.
How has Giannis Antetokounmpo played lately? Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.3 points this season and scored 30, 27, 20 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.