Heat Earn Fourth Straight Win In Blowout Fashion
The Miami Heat defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 129-103, at FedEx Forum on Saturday evening.

The Heat got out to a hot start with a, 38-22, lead after one quarter, and they pushed the advantage to 19 points mid way through the second, before the Grizzlies woke up and managed to trim it back to a 13-point game by halftime. However, the Heat came out on fire again in the third and outscored the hosts by 10 points in the frame, to take a 23-point lead into the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies had no answers down the stretch, as the Heat were able to cruise to their fourth straight win.

Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 27 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three steals, in 30 minutes. Tyler Herro followed up with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson added 15 points each. The Heat shot 52 percent from the field, including 21-of-37 from long range.

Meanwhile, Ja Morant and De'Anthony Melton tallied 20 points each to lead the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane followed up with 17 points, while Kyle Anderson was the only other player to score in double digits, with 13 points, off the bench. The Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field, including 16-of-50 from deep.

The Grizzlies (3-3) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nuggets on Monday. The Heat (5-1) take on the Mavs in Dallas on Tuesday.
Posted on: 10/30/2021 7:43 PM
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