Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 13 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Miami Heat are in fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday for a matchup against the LA Clippers. Miami, on a three-game winning run, hopes to add James Harden and Co. to its list of victims. The Heat look to get another win even without suspended star Jimmy Butler.

The reeling Clippers got an extended break due to the postponement of their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Ty Lue said they spent the added time working out the kinks in their stuttering offense, the main reason for their slump. The Clippers are healthy, but it remains to be seen if they have solved their offensive struggles.

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Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Injury Report

Miami Heat injury report

Jimmy Butler (suspension) and Dru Smith (surgery) will not play for the Heat. Josh Richardson is doubtful due to right heel inflammation. Bam Adebayo, dealing with a lower back contusion, got the green light to play.

LA Clippers injury report

The Clippers are healthy, but four players will not suit up on Monday. Kobe Brown, Cam Christie, Trentyn Flowers and Kai Jones are on G League assignment. P.J. Tucker has not played a game this season as he is not with the team.

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Miami Heat vs LA Clippers starting lineups and depth chart

Miami Heat starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
Tyler Herro	Isaiah Stevens
Terry Rozier	Alec Burks	Pelle Larsson
Jaime Jaquez Jr.	Duncan Robinson	Keshad Johnson
Haywood Highsmith	Nikola Jovic	Kevin Love
Bam Adebayo	Kel'el Ware

LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
James Harden	Kevin Porter Jr.	Bones Hyland
Kris Dunn	Terance Mann
Norman Powell	Amir Coffey	Jordan Miller
Kawhi Leonard	Derrick Jones Jr.	Nicolas Batum
Ivica Zubac	Mo Bamba

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Miami Heat vs LA Clippers: Key matchups

Tyler Herro vs. Kris Dunn and Terance Mann

Kris Dunn gets the first crack at guarding Tyler Herro as he is a starter. When he sits down, Terance Mann gets the job of shadowing Miami’s deadliest scorer. Without Jimmy Butler, Herro has carried a heavy load on offense. If Dunn and Mann can prevent him from having a good shooting night, LA could snap out of their slump.

James Harden vs. Terry Rozier or Jaime Jaquez Jr.

James Harden is the engine that runs the Clippers offense, which has been struggling over the past five games. Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will try to keep the former MVP from getting any rhythm and bust out of his funk.

On the other end, Rozier and Jaquez could try to test Harden’s motivation to play defense. Either Heat guard could hurt the Clippers if "The Beard" refuses to cooperate on defense.

Kawhi Leonard vs. Haywood Highsmith

The Clippers are unsurprisingly limiting Kawhi Leonard’s load and minutes after recently returning from a long injury layoff. Against the Heat, "The Claw" will likely be under minutes restriction. Still, Miami can’t afford him having a good game.

Haywood Highsmith, who had a career-high five steals on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers, gets the first task of shadowing Leonard. If Highsmith can keep the lid on Leonard, the Heat will be in a good spot to extend their winning streak.