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Nembhard Leads Pacers’ 123-99 Rout of Heat as Small-Ball Plan Pays Off

Miami’s reconfigured starting five with Tyler Herro struggled offensively.

Overview

  • Andrew Nembhard posted 29 points with nine assists and zero turnovers to pace Indiana.
  • The Pacers opened with a small lineup featuring Pascal Siakam at center, using switches and tempo to control the game.
  • Miami shot 4 of 30 from three-point range and 39.1% overall in a wire-to-wire loss.
  • Tyler Herro returned to the starting unit with Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo, while Kel’el Ware shifted to a reserve role.
  • Indiana secured a second straight victory after snapping a 13-game skid, as Miami dropped to 20-18 during a road trip disrupted by Thursday’s postponed game in Chicago.