Miami Heat defeat Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup opener
The Miami Heat secured their first home victory of the season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in an NBA Cup game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with a triple-double, while Klay Thompson contributed significantly with 25 points.
Why it matters
This win marks a turning point for the Heat following a difficult 0-4 start to the season and highlights the integration of new star players.
MIAMI – The court was different, with this the Heat’s first NBA Cup game of the season.
The vibe was different, with the Heat for the first time this season coming off a victory.
And the outlook now is decidedly different than four days earlier , with the Heat winning for the second time in a row after their 0-4 start to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.
Against a decidedly shorthanded opponent, the Heat secured their first home victory of the season with a 145-125 decision over the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center that was both an inside and outside job.
The inside story was 31 points and 17 rebounds from Antetokounmpo and 27 points and nine rebounds from Bam Adebayo. Antetokounmpo also had 10 assists, for his second triple-double with the Heat.
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