Pacers Defeat Heat in Historic Victory, Despite Absence of Leading Scorer

Bruce Brown's Season-High 30 Points Lead Pacers to Win, Heat Miss All-Star Center Bam Adebayo

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 144-129, despite the absence of their leading scorer, Tyrese Haliburton.
The Pacers shot 66%, the second-best rate in franchise history and the best percentage ever shot against a Heat team.
Bruce Brown scored a season-high 30 points for the Pacers, while Obi Toppin added 22 points.
Jimmy Butler led Miami with 33 points, but the Heat were without All-Star center Bam Adebayo due to a bruised left hip.
The Pacers will next host Boston in an In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game, while the Heat will visit Toronto.