The Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans had a close game with the Heat initially leading by 19 points but the Pelicans making a comeback to tie the score at halftime. Jimmy Butler played a key role for the Heat with 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals by the end of the third quarter. The Heat opened the second half strong with a 19-8 run to take an 11-point lead. Bam Adebayo contributed significantly with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks as the Heat won 106-95. Butler was ejected after a fourth-quarter melee in a hostile environment.
Bulls close 3rd quarter with 11-0 run to finish right where they started---down 1 at half, down 1 entering 4th.
Jimmy Butler had 23 points and nine rebounds before being sent to the locker room, and the #MiamiHeat held off the Pelicans 106-95 on Friday night before a hostile and emotionally charged crowd. https://t.co/VgepGQjvG3
Jimmy Butler had 23 points and nine rebounds before being ejected after a fourth-quarter melee and the Miami Heat held off the New Orleans Pelicans 106-95 on Friday night before a hostile and emotionally charged crowd. https://t.co/kWulRULjbc
Bam Adebayo went to work in the Heat’s win vs. the Pelicans ‼️ ▪️24 PTS (12 in 4th) ▪️11-18 FG ▪️7 REB ▪️3 BLK Miami improves to 31-25. https://t.co/ReLrOn4eZd
End of third quarter: Heat 84, Pelicans 80. Jimmy Butler with 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals.
End of third quarter: Heat 84, Pelicans 80. Jimmy Butler with 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Heat opens the second half on a 19-8 run to take an 11-point lead.
Halftime: Heat 58, Pelicans 58. Heat led by as many as 19 points, but Pelicans closed the half on a 28-9 run to tie it up at halftime.