nba Game Recap
Heat vs Pelicans Final: 100-96 - Recap
The Pelicans were burned for 26 points by Tyler Herro on Sunday as the Heat picked up a 100-96 win at Miami-Dade Arena.
Miami did not, however, defeat the Pelicans against the spread, which closed at -7.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 217.5.
Jimmy Butler had 18 points for Miami and Bam Adebayo chipped in with 18 points. Victor Oladipo had 5 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Pelicans got a 17-point performance from Trey Murphy III, who was supported by 14 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Dyson Daniels had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 16 rebounds.
Miami trailed at halftime, 47-41.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-41.
Miami heads into a battle against the Celtics. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.