Heat Top Jazz 115-109 Behind Wiggins Scoring
Miami used rotation changes, including holding out Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nikola Jovic, in its win at Delta Center.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball
The Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz 115-109 on Tuesday night at Delta Center. Erik Spoelstra made rotation changes, holding out Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nikola Jovic, and Pelle Larsson started in place of Andrew Wiggins for the second straight game.
Why it matters
The win lifts Miami to a 5-6 record after a 0-4 start, with the team going 5-2 since. Spoelstra's lineup decisions highlight how the Heat are managing their roster as the season develops.
The Heat's 5-2 run since an 0-4 start is the team's clearest recent measure, and Wiggins' 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting came in just 18:32 of floor time. Whether Hardaway and Jovic return to the rotation has not been determined.
The players
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are a professional basketball team based in Miami that competes in the National Basketball Association.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City that competes in the National Basketball Association.
Erik Spoelstra
Erik Spoelstra is the longtime head coach of the Miami Heat, known for his tenure leading the franchise.
The details
Spoelstra held out Hardaway for the first time since Miami signed him as a free agent and sat Jovic for a second straight game. Larsson started in place of Wiggins, and Ryan Conwell and Myron Gardner each played double-digit minutes. Spoelstra said changes are sometimes made and are not an indictment on a player.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Heat defeat the Utah Jazz 115-109 at Delta Center.
Thursday, November 13, 2026: Heat return to practice.
Friday, November 14, 2026: Heat play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center.
Season Trajectory
The win extends Miami's recovery from an 0-4 start, with the team now 5-2 since that slow opening. Continued success will depend on how the rotation changes involving Hardaway and Jovic play out over the coming games.
Fantasy managers rostering Wiggins or Larsson should track the Heat's lineup news, since Hardaway's and Jovic's absences opened minutes for other players. The Friday home game against Cleveland is the next chance to see whether the rotation holds.
The takeaway
Lineup changes can be a short-term tool rather than a verdict on a player, and the Heat's next several games will show whether the adjustments keep the team's winning run going.
What happens next
The Heat play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on Friday, November 14, 2026.
Further reading
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