Heat outgun Spurs in South Beach, 101-112.

Jimmy Butler had 23 points, also stifling Ingram on defense.
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points in a solid home defense against the Spurs, going 10-19 with 2 steals whilst stifling Brandon Ingram (17 points, 6-17, 3-9 3PT, 2 turnovers).

The Spurs shot 41%, losing the paint 42-82 and not flowing well on offense 21-32 on assists. Goran Dragic had 18 points with 9 assists. James Johnson was a force down low with 17 points & 8 rebounds. Bam Bdebayo had a solid 12 points, 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro, Justice Winslow, Kelly Olynyk & Meyers Leonard combined for 30 points.

San Antone, meanwhile, was led by Dejounte Murray's 21 points, 7 rebounds & 6 assists (7-13 FG). Derrick White had a strong 18 points (7-9, 2-3 3PT). J.R. Smith, Nik Stauskas were the only hitters tonight, combining for 20 points. Timofey Mosgov had 10 rebounds, but Avery Bradley went 1-9. The Heat battered the Spurs 34-10 on the fast break, also. It was just an ugly game for the Spurs.

Roster

  • C: Timofey Mozgov/Jarrett Allen/Dragan Bender
  • PF: Brandon Ingram/P.J. Tucker/Luka Somanic/Omri Casspi
  • SF: Taurean Prince/J.R. Smith/Nik Stauskas
  • SG: Avery Bradley/Joe Harris
  • PG: Dejounte Murray/Derrick White/Jeremy Lin