Butler Adeba cut a 58-point Lowry triple-double, and the Heat took the Pelicans lightly

In today's regular season, the Heat took the Pelicans 112-97.

The two sides played back and forth in the first half, with the Heat leading by three points at 27-24 in the first quarter, and CJ hit a three-pointer in the second quarter to tie the score. After that, the two sides alternated points, With Ingram on a layup and Graham hitting a three-pointer before the Pelicans led by five points, butler Adebayo and Strus both scored in the final two minutes to send the Heat to a 9-3 run that led by one point at halftime 56-55.

In the third quarter, Butler made a layup and Dunroe scored three points after Adebayor's quick attack and dunk, and the Heat led by eight points 7-0. The Pelicans scored consecutive points, but Butler and Dunro scored again, and Strus hit the Heat by 11 points on three-pointers. Arawado became the Wizards in consecutive scoring, but the Heat also scored steadily, leading 83-73 after the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Vincent made three free throws and Drimont received a dunk in the air, and the Heat led by 12 points. Alavador hit three consecutive three-pointers, and Graham hit a three-pointer after the Pelicans trailed by just four points! Lowry responded with three points, then Butler shot, Tucker three-pointers, Graham hit three points after Butler scored consecutive points, and in the last minute Adebayor scored a burst of scoring after the Heat led by 13 points, the game completely lost suspense.

Heat: Adebayo 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals, Butler 29 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, Lowry 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals, Duncan Robinson had 10 points on 2-of-10 three-point shooting, and Dedmund had 11 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Pelicans: Ingram 15 points, Valanciunas 16 points and 9 rebounds, Graham 16 points, McCollum Pelicans 6 of 21 debuts with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, and Álavado 17 points.