Heat Runs Through Thunder

     The Miami Heat finished a five-game Western Conference road trip with a 103-90 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at Paycom Center. The Heat, who were victorious for the fourth straight time in Oklahoma City, ended up with a 2-3 record on their five-game swing and play at home on Wednesday against New Orleans. 

     Oklahoma City(5-8) scored 13 consecutive points midway in the opening frame and led 24-23 at the end of the first quarter. It remained close as both teams were tied 43-43 at halftime. Miami(9-5) began the second half with a 27-11 run and moved ahead 74-67 after three quarters. The Heat compiled a 17-6 spurt at the start of the fourth quarter and pulled away from the Thunder. 

     Tyler Herro helps Miami with game-high 26 points while Duncan Robinson had 21points. Kyle Lowry put out a double-double with 11 points and 11 assists. Luguentz Dort led Oklahoma City with a team-high 20 points.