Heat Rally In Fourth To Secure Road Win
The Miami Heat defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-94, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday evening.

The contest got out to a competitive start with the Heat holding a two-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder came out strong in the second and charged ahead to a nine-point lead by halftime. The Heat answered the call in the third quarter, where they outscored the hosts, 34-23, to pull ahead by two, heading into the final frame. The Heat kept the momentum going in the fourth and rallied to a game-high, 18-point lead, as they confidently closed out their third straight win.

Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals, in 36 minutes. Kendrick Nunn added 20 points, nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Bam Adebayo totaled 19 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a block. The Heat shot 44 percent from the field, including 15-of-40 from long range.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points, five assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Darius Bazley added 13 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Luguentz Dort totaled 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.

The Thunder (12-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Spurs on Wednesday. The Heat (14-17) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Posted on: 2/22/2021 8:30 PM
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