NBA
2026-02-21 · Morning Edition
WIN
Grizzlies vs. Heat
Heat -8.5
ANALYSIS
We are targeting Miami as their +9.4 home Net Rating and 61% simulation win probability are reinforced by a nearly full-strength roster following the February 20 return of Tyler Herro. Memphis is severely compromised on the second leg of a road back-to-back, missing nine rotation players including Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey. Given the Heat's 146-114 blowout victory in their previous meeting this season, the massive depth disparity favors a double-digit margin.
Key Data
MIA +9.4 home Net Rating; MEM -7.2 Net Rating without key starters; Heat projected margin -11.5.
OUTCOME
Miami Heat 136 - Memphis Grizzlies 120
Graded from ESPN final score
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