|
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler had 18 points each for Miami, and
Lowry added 17.
New Orleans' CJ McCollum took a 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left
that would've given the Pelicans a 99-98 lead, but the shot
missed off the front of the rim.
The Pelicans, who have lost four straight games, got a
double-double from Jonas Valanciunas (14 points, 16 rebounds).
New Orleans also got a team-high 17 points from Trey Murphy III.
McCollum was held to 13 points on 5-for-16 shooting from the
floor.
Miami, 8-4 in its past 12 games, rallied from a 16-point
deficit.
New Orleans again was without its two injured stars and top
scorers: Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe).
Pelicans reserve Devonte' Graham had seven points, and he had a
steal and a half-court swish to close the first quarter. The
shot initially was ruled as late, but it was called good between
quarters.
New Orleans led 32-23 after one quarter as the Pelicans shot
9-of-11 in the paint and 63.2 percent overall.
The Heat -- fueled by their defense -- closed the second quarter
on a 10-0 run and trailed 47-41 at halftime. The score was
almost closer as Lowry made a 70-foot shot that was released
just after the halftime buzzer.
Miami took its first lead of the game on two Butler free throws
with 3:10 left in the third quarter, putting the Heat up 65-63.
The Pelicans, though, led 72-69 entering the fourth.
The Pelicans turned the ball over 24 times in the game,
including some key miscues in the final minute. With 15 seconds
left in the fourth, and Miami leading 97-96, Daniels tried to
hit Larry Nance Jr. in the post. But the pass was high, and it
went off Nance's left hand.
Miami's Victor Oladipo followed by making one free throw for a
98-96 lead. Daniels then failed to inbound the ball in five
seconds for another turnover.
The final Pelicans chance was the shot by McCollum, who was
tightly guarded by Butler.
--Field Level Media
[© 2023 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content. |
|
