Rookie Kel’el Ware matches season high with 25 points in the Heat’s 128-107 win over the Spurs

The Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant performance against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a 128-107 win on Sunday.

Rookie Kel’el Ware shines

Rookie Kel’el Ware led the way for the Heat, scoring a season-high 25 points, including 14 in the second half. His impressive performance was matched by Duncan Robinson, who added 21 points on 5-of-7 3-point shooting.

Jimmy Butler returns strong

Jimmy Butler, who returned from a seven-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team," had eight points and seven assists in his second game back. Terry Rozier chipped in with 20 points, while Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half. Nikol Jovic added 14 points to round out the Heat’s strong team effort.

Spurs struggle

The Spurs, who have lost three straight, were led by Devin Vassell’s 23 points and Victor Wembanyama’s 21. Despite their efforts, they were unable to keep up with the Heat’s potent offense.

Takeaways

• The Spurs have now reached the halfway point of the season with a 19-22 record.
• The Heat have snapped a three-game losing streak at home, where they had previously won nine of 11 games since November 18.

Key moment

Consecutive 3-pointers from Robinson and Rozier late in the second quarter gave the Heat the lead for good, capping off an 11-0 run to end the first half.

Key stat

The Heat missed their first eight 3-point attempts, but then went on to make 10 of their next 11, finishing the game with an impressive 18 of 33 from beyond the arc.

Up next

The Spurs will head to Paris for games against Indiana on Thursday and Saturday, while the Heat will host Portland on Tuesday night.

Conclusion

The Heat’s dominant performance was a much-needed win, as they look to bounce back from their recent struggles. With a strong team effort and impressive individual performances, they showed they are capable of overcoming adversity. The Spurs, on the other hand, will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next games.

FAQs

• What was the final score in the game?
  The final score was 128-107 in favor of the Heat.
• Who led the Heat in scoring?
  Rookie Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 25 points, while Duncan Robinson added 21.
• What was the key moment in the game?
  Consecutive 3-pointers from Robinson and Rozier late in the second quarter gave the Heat the lead for good, capping off an 11-0 run to end the first half.