The Heat have seized control through three quarters, building a 20-point lead behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scoring punch.
Miami leads Utah 92-72 through three quarters Tuesday, after outscoring the Jazz 28-18 in the third to stretch a 10-point halftime edge. The Heat have scored 29, 35 and 28 points by quarter, while Utah’s output has slipped from 25 to 18. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 24 points and nine rebounds with a game-high plus-19, while Utah’s Darryn Peterson has answered with 20 points. Miami entered at 4-6 and No. 19 in the power index; Utah was 1-9 and ranked No. 29.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 24 PTS, 9 REB, +19 Darryn Peterson (Utah): 20 PTS, 4 REB Davion Mitchell (Miami): 14 PTS, 6 AST, 2 STL