Mitchell hits big 3, Herro scores 29 and Heat dig deep to top Pacers 125-120
Heat shoot 57%, outlast Pacers in thriller
The Miami Heat topped the Indiana Pacers 125-120 on Friday night, thanks to a late 3-pointer from Davion Mitchell and a dominant performance from Tyler Herro, who scored 29 points.
Davion Mitchell’s clutch shot breaks tie
Mitchell’s 3-pointer with 43.8 seconds left broke a tie and gave the Heat a 119-116 lead. Herro added three points from the line to seal the win.
Heat’s offense heats up in second half
The Heat shot 57% from the field, including 18 of 32 in the second half. Duncan Robinson scored 20 points, and Bam Adebayo added 18 for Miami.
Pacers’ shooting woes in second half
The Pacers, who made 12 of their first 15 3-pointers, went 9 for 24 from deep the rest of the way. Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, while Myles Turner added 22 and Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 10 assists.
Key Takeaways
Pacers: Indiana led by as many as 28 in an easy win at Miami on Jan. 2, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle knew Friday would be different.
Heat: Andrew Wiggins missed the game with a sprained right ankle, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. left with 10:34 remaining in the third quarter after going down while handling the ball near midcourt.
Key Moment
The Heat went on a 13-0 run spanning nearly four minutes, the final 1:03 of the third quarter and the first 2:54 of the fourth, to turn a one-point deficit into a 104-92 lead.
Key Stat
Indiana led 69-68 at the half. In 37 years of Heat basketball, including playoffs, this was only the fifth game where both teams had at least 68 points by intermission.
Up Next
The Pacers will face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, while the Heat will host the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Heat’s win was a testament to their ability to dig deep and come out on top in a close game. Herro’s 29 points led the way, and Mitchell’s clutch 3-pointer sealed the deal. The Heat’s 57% shooting performance was impressive, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next game.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game?
+ 125-120 in favor of the Miami Heat
* Who scored 29 points for the Heat?
+ Tyler Herro
* What was the key moment in the game?
+ The Heat’s 13-0 run spanning nearly four minutes in the fourth quarter
* What was the key stat in the game?
+ Indiana led 69-68 at halftime, with both teams having at least 68 points by intermission.
