Giannis' triple-double leads Miami Heat to 145-125 win over Pacers in NBA Cup opener
The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in their NBA Cup opener, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double. The game was marked by strong offensive performances from Miami and a depleted roster for the Pacers.
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The NBA Cup is a significant mid-season tournament that impacts team standings and league engagement.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and had his second triple-double of the season, Bam Adebayo added 27 points and the Miami Heat opened NBA Cup play by beating the short-handed Indiana Pacers 145-125 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo finished with 17 rebounds and 10 assists in 31 minutes as the Heat won their second straight. Adebayo made 11 of 14 shots for Miami, which outscored the Pacers 67-46 in the middle two quarters.Klay Thompson had his best game since joining Miami, with 25 points and seven 3-pointers.
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