Miami(18-18) rocketed out to a 31-15 lead at the end of the first quarter and stayed ahead 55-45 by halftime. New Orleans(15-21) cut slightly into the deficit and were down 77-70 after three quarters. The Heat had a 12-3 spurt late in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler fell short of a double-double with 29 points and nine assists for Miami. Kelly Olynyk had a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn both had 13 points each.
Brandon Ingram also was short of a double-double for the Pelicans with 17 points and nine assists. Steven Adams poured in 15 points while Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 13 points.
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