Pacers Sweep Heat

     The Miami Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers 119-110 on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It was the second time in three days that both clubs face each other at the same venue. Their contest on Friday night involved the group stage of the NBA Cup. 

     Indiana(6-7) moved out to a 28-20 lead by the conclusion of the first quarter. Miami(5-7) cut the deficit and trailed 52-49 at halftime.  

     The Pacers extended their lead to 85-75 at the end of the third quarter. The Heat tied it up 97-97 with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter, however Indiana finished the contest on a 22 -13 run. 

     Bam Adebayo chalked up 24 points and eight rebounds. Tyler Herro added 28 points for Miami. Duncan Robinson was able to drop in 20 points. 

     Myles Turner helped Indiana with a game-high 34 points along with nine rebounds while Pascal Siakam placed in 23 points. Tyrese Haliburton had a double-double of 16 points and 13 assists.