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Pelle Larsson Returns From Ankle Sprain With Career Night as Heat Beat Hawks

Spoelstra labels him the lineup's 'glue,' citing defense, cutting, improved catch‑and‑shoots.

Overview

  • Larsson logged 21 points, six rebounds and five assists on 9-of-13 shooting (3-of-4 from deep) in Miami’s 126-111 win over Atlanta.
  • He played about 30 minutes in his first game back after a high-ankle sprain suffered in the NBA Cup quarterfinal against Orlando led to a multi-game absence.
  • Erik Spoelstra and teammates praised his energy and role-player savvy, describing him as the connective piece whose effort helps unlock Miami’s offense.
  • Film review highlighted six fastbreak points he scored or assisted, plus off-ball instincts and on-ball defense that directly turned stops into transition chances.
  • Now a regular in the rotation after spot duty as a rookie, he’s boosted team results when he starts or plays extended minutes and has raised his catch-and-shoot 3-point rate to 37.3% through 25 games.