Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 11, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Miami Heat, 16 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Houston Rockets | Position | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet 31.0 mpg · 13.2 pts  | PG |  Davion Mitchell 36.1 mpg · 16.5 pts |
Amen Thompson 33.6 mpg · 14.9 pts  | SG |  Pelle Larsson 30.1 mpg · 11.4 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 35.3 mpg · 17.0 pts  | SF |  Klay Thompson 25.6 mpg · 14.4 pts |
Kevin Durant 34.1 mpg · 21.0 pts  | PF |  Giannis Antetokounmpo 32.9 mpg · 27.7 pts |
Alperen Sengun 34.9 mpg · 21.3 pts  | C |  Bam Adebayo 33.4 mpg · 17.8 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat starting lineups?
For 16 November 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet. The Miami Heat are expected to start Davion Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and Pelle Larsson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Heat?
For 16 November 2026, the Houston Rockets are without 4 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out) and Julian Phillips (Out), and the Miami Heat have nobody ruled out. Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.