Oklahoma City @ Miami preview

Last Meeting ( Apr 9, 2018 ) Oklahoma City 115, Miami 93

The Oklahoma City Thunder seek to match their season-long winning streak of seven games when they visit the Miami Heat on Friday. Oklahoma City is averaging 122.2 points during the six-game streak that has seen just one victory come by double digits.

Paul George scored 37 points and Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his fourth straight triple-double as the Thunder rallied for a 126-117 road win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Oklahoma City is 12-5 this season when Westbrook posts a triple-double and his 121 total is 17 behind second-place Magic Johnson. The Heat dropped five of their past eight games and played one of their worst games of the season on Wednesday when it dropped a 105-89 home decision against the lowly Chicago Bulls. "Nothing in this league is easy," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters afterward. "We haven't played the way we wanted to in January. This closes out the month and it overall has been a disappointing month for us, but we have an opportunity to bounce back in February and change that."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Oklahoma, FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (32-18): Backup guard Dennis Schroder was a key cog in the win over Orlando as he made seven straight shots during one stretch and finished with 21 points. "I do the same every night," Schroder told reporters after his 13th 20-point effort of the season. "I try to stay aggressive, look for my shot, look for open teammates and just make the right play. It's not like I'm out there 48 minutes, but it's working out so far." Forward Jerami Grant scored 18 points versus the Magic for his 10th straight double-digit outing and he is averaging 15.7 points during the stretch.

ABOUT THE HEAT (24-25): Wayne Ellington started at shooting guard against the Bulls and is averaging 16 points over the past two games after not playing in 13 of the previous 15 games. Dwyane Wade (knee) missed the contest and Spoelstra opted to bring Tyler Johnson (15 points in 28 minutes) off the bench after he missed the previous contest due to a calf injury. "I just wanted to monitor Tyler," Spoelstra told reporters of his thought process. "I thought it was easier if I brought him in off the bench. Hopefully, he feels OK with those minutes. I probably played him more than I anticipated playing him."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder won the past five meetings.

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams (ankle) hopes to return after sitting out Tuesday.

3. Miami SG Josh Richardson is just 18-of-60 shooting over the past five games.

PREDICTION: Thunder 115, Heat 105