— Duncan Robinson and Jimmy Butler helped Miami rally from a 13-point first-half deficit by spurring a decisive eight-point fourth-quarter run to give the Heat a 92-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
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— Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and the Miami Heat snapped a six-game losing streak with a 98-88 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
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— Malik Monk scored 32 points, Terry Rozier had 26 points and a career-high 11 assists. and the Charlotte Hornets handed the Miami Heat their sixth straight loss, 110-105 on Friday night.
— Damian Lillard made three free throws with one second remaining for the final margin, and the Portland Trail Blazers survived a wild finish to beat the short-handed Miami Heat 125-122 on Thursday night.
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The Heat acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Rockets, it was announced. Miami is also a front-runner to land LaMarcus Aldridge now that he has completed his buyout with the Spurs, sources told ESPN.
The Sacramento Kings sent Nemanja Bjelica to the Miami Heat for Moe Harkless and Chris Silva.
— The last time the Phoenix Suns won seven consecutive road games, Chris Paul had yet to become an NBA All-Star, Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges were 10, and Deandre Ayton had not even started playing basketball.
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| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 24 | 22 | .522 | - | W1 |
| Miami | 24 | 24 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Atlanta | 23 | 24 | .489 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 17 | 29 | .370 | 7 | L1 |
| Orlando | 16 | 31 | .340 | 8.5 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Precious Achiuwa | PF | Memphis |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 24 | 24 | .500 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 29 | .603 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
