Heat Breeze By Pelicans

     The Miami Heat knocked off the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. It was the first game of the 2025 calendar year for the Heat. 

     Miami(17-14) broke out to a 36-24 lead by the conclusion of the first quarter. The Heat were able to remain in front 56-51 at halftime. 

     New Orleans(5-29) fell more into the hole and trailed 90-76 at the end of three quarters. The Pelicans outscored their opponent in the final quarter. 

     Bam Adebayo had a double-double for the Heat with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro ended up with a team-high 32 points. Duncan Robinson was able to drop in 17 points. 

     Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with a game-high 34 points in the defeat. CJ McCollum finished with 22 points.