Heat Routed By Pacers

     The Miami Heat were pounded by the Indiana Pacers 123-99 on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Heat had their prior game on Thursday in Chicago postponed due to condensation on the court. The Pacers have the worst record in the NBA.

      Indiana(8-31) rushed out to a 16-7 lead to begin the contest and led 36-18 after one quarter. The Pacers held a 61-45 advantage at halftime.

      Miami(20-18) fell more behind 99-72 by the end of the third quarter. Reserve players were brought in during the final quarter.

      Tyler Herro led the Heat with a team-high 21 points and seven rebounds. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 16 points while Bam Adebayo had 13 points along with nine rebounds. 

      Andrew Nembhard fell short of a double-double with 29 points and nine assists. Pascal Siakam ended up with 11 points and seven rebounds.