Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 30 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Miami Heat will get their first look at the league-leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. After losing 125-121 to the Orlando Magic to open the season, the Heat are on a three-game winning run. Even without Tyler Herro, Erik Spoelstra’s team has proven that it can’t be taken lightly.

Meanwhile, the Spurs will stake their unbeaten slate against the Miami Heat. Behind the sizzling play of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are off to a 4-0 start, the first time since the 2017-18 season. San Antonio is playing hobbled, but the presence of the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week could give them an edge.

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Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report

Tyler Herro (ankle surgery), Kasparas Jakucionis (groin) and Terry Rozier (leave) are on the Heat inactive list. Norman Powell (groin) is doubtful, while Nikola Jovic (hip) is questionable.

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The Spurs are still without De’Aaron Fox, who has not played a game this season. Luke Kornet (ankle), Kelly Olynyk (heel surgery), Jeremy Sochan (wrist) and Lindy Waters (eye) will be in street clothes on Thursday.

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Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Miami Heat predicted starting lineup and depth chart

San Antonio Spurs predicted starting lineup and depth chart

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Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs Key Matchups

Victor Wembanyama vs Kel'el Ware

All eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama against Kel’el Ware. Bam Adebayo will spend a good deal of his time trying to contain Wembanyama, but Ware will get his fair share of opportunities.

Ware has played well when matched up against the Spurs’ 7-foot-5 center. In their last meeting, albeit in the preseason, the Heat big man put up 29 points, 12 rebounds, one block and one assist. He helped limit Wemby to 10 points, five assists, four rebounds and two blocks.

The key to beating the Spurs is undeniably forcing Wemby to have as little impact as possible on offense. If Ware can go toe-to-toe against the early MVP contender, the Heat could walk away with a win.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. vs Devin Vassell

Without Tyler Hero and Norman Powell doubtful to play, the Heat are leaning on Jaime Jaquez Jr. to step up. Against the Charlotte Heat on Tuesday, Jaquez delivered 28 points, five assists, four rebounds and one steal.

Devin Vassell likely gets the job of keeping Jaquez from another big game. Vassell is a solid defender who could give Jaquez a tough matchup.

On the other end, Vassell, averaging 16.8 points per game this season, could also force Jaquez to chase him around.

Edited by Michael Macasero