Thunder Strike Heat

     The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled by the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night at Kaseya Center. The Heat had participated in just two games over the past 11 days going into tonight. 

     Oklahoma City(22-5) rose to a 30-25 advantage by the conclusion of the opening quarter. The Thunder remained in front 50-47 at halftime. 

     Miami(13-12) lost some ground during the third quarter and trailed 81-70. The Heat tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter and fell short. 

     Tyler Herro contributed a double-double for the Heat with club highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds. Bam Adebayo also compiled a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Duncan Robinson and Dru Smith both scored 13 points each. 

     Jalen Williams led the Thunder with a game-high 33 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was able to drop in 25 points.