Miami Heat Beats New Orleans Pelicans 119-108
Adebayo’s Performance
Adebayo finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists for Miami, which got 17 points from Duncan Robinson.
Pelicans Struggle
Trey Murphy III scored 34 points for the Pelicans, but the team played on the same day that at least 15 people were killed in New Orleans when a truck drove into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in an attack that President Joe Biden described as “despicable.”
The Pelicans, who never led, lost for the 29th time in their last 32 games and are 1-20 in their last 21 contests.
Key Takeaways
Pelicans:
CJ McCollum scored 22 for New Orleans, and Murphy’s 34 points tied for the third-most by a Pelicans player this season. McCollum had 36 on Dec. 12 and Murphy had 35 on Dec. 27.
Heat:
Jimmy Butler, in his first game following a five-game absence because of illness, had nine points, four rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes on 3-for-5 shooting. Miami is now 12-9 in games where Butler plays this season.
Key Moment and Stat
Herro missed his first four 3-point attempts, then threw a terrible alley-oop lob that he intended for Butler late in the first half. The pass went in — for three points, which technically became the first of five straight makes for Herro from beyond the arc.
The Pelicans have dropped 15 in a row on the road. It’s the 100th time in NBA history that a team has had a road losing streak of 15 or more in the same season.
Next Games
Heat host Indiana on Thursday, and Pelicans host Washington on Friday.
Conclusion
The Miami Heat bounced back from their recent struggles, led by the strong performance from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. The New Orleans Pelicans continue to struggle on the road, with their losing streak reaching 15 games. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler played his first game after a five-game absence, contributing to his team’s victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the final score in the game between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans?
A: The final score was 119-108 in favor of the Miami Heat.
Q: How many points did Tyler Herro score in the game?
A: Tyler Herro scored 32 points in the game.
Q: Who else contributed to the Heat’s victory?
A: Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, with nine rebounds and 10 assists. Duncan Robinson scored 17 points.
Q: How did the Pelicans perform on the road in this game?
A: The Pelicans lost their 15th game in a row on the road, with their losing streak now reaching 29 games in their last 32 games.
