The Miami Heat earned their 13th victory against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. The Heat defeated the Pacers 87-82. Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra felt like the Heat turned back the clock. The game was a defensive struggle and a sort of throwback to the old Pacers/Heat rivalry. Spoelstra gave his take on his team’s effort postgame.
Bam got off to a hot start and dominated on the boards too 🔥 pic.twitter.com/o7IbGGGnjI
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 13, 2022
“We knew coming in it was going to be by any means necessary,” Spoelstra said. “If you don’t lock in and play defense, they can take a 10-, 12-point lead on you quickly. This is not an easy team to play.”
Bam Adebayo led the way for the Heat. Adebayo scored 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting from the field. Adebayo hit 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Adebayo also grabbed 17 rebounds and dished out three assists.
Last night Bam was the dominant force in the paint we love to see 💥 pic.twitter.com/0FJsMyvzzg
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 13, 2022
Jimmy Butler scored 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field. Butler hit 4-for7 from the free-throw line. Butler grabbed seven rebounds, dished out five assists, and got two steals.
When Jimmy starts barking like this you know what time it is
Ultra Hype // @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/Q8OvwLhvFv
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 13, 2022
Clutch mode: activated. Jimmy led a Q4 run that put us on top for good. pic.twitter.com/n0b2WSO9ht
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 13, 2022
More Heat Contributions
- Caleb Martin scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds.
- Kyle Lowry scored eights points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out two assists,
- Tyler Herro scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out six assists.
The Miami Heat travel to Oklahoma City to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, 12/14/22. Tip-off from the Paycom Center is at 8 pm.
Passed another one ✔️ #SpoKnows pic.twitter.com/5RbronkVsy
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 13, 2022