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Heat vs Pelicans Final: 111-98 - Recap

Duncan Robinson scored 23 points leading the Heat to a 111-98 victory over New Orleans at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday.

Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 221.0.

Miami got 18 points from Goran Dragic and another 17 points from Bam Adebayo. Goran Dragic contributed 9 assists, while Andre Iguodala cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

The Pelicans got a 32-point performance from Zion Williamson, who was supported by 28 points from Brandon Ingram. Lonzo Ball had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Zion Williamson grabbed 14 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break winning 66-53 before taking care of business in the second half.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-35.

Next game, Miami takes its act home to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face San Antonio.