The Miami Heat (14-7, 3rd in Eastern Conference) head to Dallas on Wednesday to start a stretch of six road games in their next seven when they face the Mavericks (7-15). Here are the three big things to know before tipoff at 8:30 Eastern on NBA TV.

The NBA’s second-highest scoring team heads West on Wednesday night, as the Miami Heat pay a visit as a road favorite over the Dallas Mavericks.

Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on Channel 86. The Pistons broadcast is on the Sirius XM app. Spread: Pistons by 4.5 Over/under: 228.5

Basketball fans seeking alternatives for tonight's NBA doubleheader can turn to DirecTV Stream's free trial or Peacock's $10.99 monthly subscription.

The field is set for the NBA Cup's eight-team tournament. Among the competitors is the OKC Thunder, which won Group A of the Western Conference with a perfect record of 4-0 in group play. It'll host the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The NBA season only recently got underway, but the league already has some intriguing storylines piling up. Here are the games to watch this week.

The Miami Heat visit the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks have gone 4-9 in home games. Dallas is fourth in the league with 34.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Anthony Davis averaging 6.

The Dallas Mavericks are back in action against the Miami Heat. To learn more about the Mavs' upcoming opponent, we spoke with Miami Heat On SI contributor Brady Hawk. The offense has seen a complete 180 to start this season,