Heat defeat Pelicans 123-111 led by Bam Adebayo's double-double effort

"He also continues to anchor this Heat defense, adding four blocks on the night as well. The biggest takeaway from Adebayo's outing was his aggression in getting to the free throw line. He went 13 of 17 on foul shots, as the veteran big man was assertive in attacking the basket and looking to create offense. That's what this team needs from Adebayo every night."

"Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez Jr. submitted 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with three steals and two blocks in 35 minutes off the bench. Jaquez showcased a true two-way impact in this one and helped supplement Adebayo's scoring. After receiving a second straight start, Kel'el Ware helped set the tone early. He made his 7-foot presence known, finishing with a 16 and 12 double-double with two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes."

Miami defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on the road, improving to 29-27 and moving within 0.5 games of seventh-place Orlando and 3.0 games of the sixth seed. Bam Adebayo led with 27 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks while attacking the basket and converting 13 of 17 free throws. Jaime Jaquez Jr. provided a strong sixth-man performance with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, three steals and two blocks. Kel'el Ware posted a 16-and-12 double-double, and the Adebayo–Ware frontcourt outscored the Pelicans by 33 points. The team heads into nine days off with momentum for a late-season push.

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