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Recap - Heat Defeat New Orleans 109-94

Miami got 22 points from Kendrick Nunn en route to a 109-94 victory over New Orleans on Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Miami was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 226.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Bam Adebayo had 18 points for Miami and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 16 points. Jimmy Butler had 13 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

New Orleans got 27 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a losing cause and another 18 points from E'Twaun Moore. E'Twaun Moore contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Kenrich Williams had 5 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break winning 54-49 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Miami as they grabbed 46 boards, while New Orleans only had 31

Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cavaliers. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Golden State.