Thunder Close Out Heat In Miami
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Miami Heat, 128-120, at Kaseya Center on Wednesday evening.

The Heat got out to a strong start and led, 35-29, after one quarter. The Thunder picked up their play in the second, but the Heat kept pace and maintained a four-point edge at the break. The visitors came out strong again in the third, taking the lead early in the quarter and hanging on to a three-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Thunder kept the momentum going in the fourth and rallied to a double-digit lead, which was enough to hang on for their second straight win. This marks the fourth loss in six games for the Heat.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, two rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Chet Holmgren followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks, while Jalen Williams totaled 19 points, nine rebounds, 12 assists and a steal.

Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 25 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a block, in 37 minutes. Jaime Jaquez followed up with 21 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Tyler Herro tallied 17 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals.

The Heat (21-16) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Magic on Friday. The Thunder (25-11) play host to the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Posted on: 1/10/2024 8:26 PM
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