New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat

Miami's Ball Movement and Paint Edge Won Out

MIA beat NO 128-118 behind a 36-22 advantage in assists and a 58-40 edge in points in the paint. MIA also pushed the pace for a 30-11 fast-break scoring advantage, then outscored NO 35-22 in the fourth quarter. In the clutch window beginning at 4:56 with the score 110-115, MIA scored 13 points to NO's 8.

Final score: New Orleans Pelicans 118, Miami Heat 128. Primary win factor: Playmaking.