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Pacers Dominate Heat in Blowout Victory
11 Jan
Summary
- Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 29 points and nine assists.
- The Pacers secured a dominant 123-99 victory over the Miami Heat.
- Miami struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field.

The Indiana Pacers delivered a dominant performance, routing the Miami Heat 123-99 on Saturday night. Andrew Nembhard was the standout player, tallying 29 points and nine assists, while Aaron Nesmith contributed 12 points and nine rebounds before an early exit. The Pacers established control early, building a significant lead in the first quarter with runs of 12-2 and 9-0.
Indiana maintained its momentum, extending a double-digit advantage for most of the contest. Backup center Micah Potter added 14 points with four 3-pointers, and Jarace Walker chipped in 13 points. The Pacers' offense was potent, hitting 17 three-pointers, nearing their season high, and Nembhard matched his personal best with four.
The Miami Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field and missing their initial 11 three-point attempts. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 21 points, followed by Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 16 and Bam Adebayo's 13 points. This loss marked Miami's third defeat in their last four games.




