Antetokounmpo Triple-Double Leads Heat Past Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo's 31 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists give Miami a second straight win after an 0–4 start.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in 31 minutes as the Miami Heat beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 145–125 in their NBA Cup opener.
It was his second triple-double of the season. Bam Adebayo scored 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting, and Klay Thompson had 25 points with seven 3-pointers.
Indiana led 42–36 after the first quarter, and Miami led 103–88 after three. Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 24 points, and Andrew Nembhard had 22. Thompson finished 55 short of Ray Allen for third place on the NBA's career 3-point list.
Indiana had 11 players available, with Tyrese Haliburton out with a hamstring strain and Obi Toppin hurt before the morning shootaround, and acting coach Lloyd Pierce in charge while Rick Carlisle attended his father's funeral. Miami, which has won two straight after an 0–4 start, plays next at the Lakers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in 31 minutes as the Miami Heat beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 145–125 in their NBA Cup opener.
It was Antetokounmpo's second triple-double of the season.
Bam Adebayo scored 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting. Klay Thompson had his best game since joining Miami with 25 points and seven 3-pointers, leaving him 55 short of Ray Allen's 2,973 for third place on the NBA's career 3-point list.
Indiana scored 42 points in the first quarter and led 42–36, then scored 46 in the second and third quarters combined as Miami built a 103–88 lead.
Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 24 points, and Andrew Nembhard had 22.
Indiana had 11 players available. Tyrese Haliburton was out with a hamstring strain, and Obi Toppin was hurt before the morning shootaround. Acting coach Lloyd Pierce was in charge while Rick Carlisle attended his father's funeral.
Miami has won two straight after an 0–4 start and plays next at the Lakers. The Pacers, also 2–4, host Brooklyn.