nba Game Recap
Recap - Heat Defeat New Orleans 124-98
New Orleans was run off the court by the Heat on Wednesday as Miami blasted the Pelicans 124-98 at Smoothie King Center.
Bettors who backed the Heat were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 219.5.
Bam Adebayo had 26 points for Miami and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 18 points. Max Strus had 10 assists for the Heat, while Kyle Lowry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Pelicans got a 21-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 18 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Larry Nance Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Heat hit the break winning 70-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Miami as they grabbed 43 boards, while New Orleans only had 38
Next game, Miami takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Orlando.