Indiana Pacers Dominate Miami Heat in 128-115 Blowout Victory
Tyrese Haliburton's standout performance and Miami's defensive struggles define the Pacers' commanding win.
- The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 128-115, with Tyrese Haliburton leading the way with 33 points and a season-high 15 assists.
- Miami's defense, ranked 10th in the NBA, faltered as the Pacers scored 66 points in the first half and shot 61.4% through three quarters.
- Heat rookie Kel’el Ware emerged as the team's top scorer with 25 points but failed to record a single rebound in his 21 minutes of play.
- Jimmy Butler, returning from a five-game absence, continued to struggle offensively, scoring just nine points for the second consecutive game.
- The Pacers capitalized on Miami's turnovers and three-point shooting disparity, outscoring the Heat 23-9 in points off turnovers and 51-33 from beyond the arc.