NBA · Final Recap
Miami Builds 20-Point Lead, Survives Utah’s Fourth-Quarter Surge
November 11, 2026 · 4:45 AM
Miami’s dominant third quarter created enough separation to withstand Utah’s furious late push and secure a 115-109 win Tuesday.
Miami seized control before halftime, leading 64-54 after taking the first two quarters by a combined 10 points. The Heat widened the gap with a 28-18 third quarter, carrying a 92-72 advantage into the final period. Giannis Antetokounmpo paced Miami with 30 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, shooting 12-for-21; he added zero steals, zero blocks and one turnover. Davion Mitchell supplied 19 points, eight assists, five rebounds and two steals on 5-for-13 shooting, with zero blocks and two turnovers. Utah’s Darryn Peterson scored 25 points on 10-for-19 shooting, with four rebounds, four assists, one steal, zero blocks and five turnovers, while Airious Bailey added 23 points on 10-for-15 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists, zero steals, zero blocks and two turnovers. The Jazz erupted for 37 points in the fourth and outscored Miami by 14, but the 20-point deficit was too much to erase. Miami held on for a 115-109 win Tuesday.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami: 30 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST; 12-for-21 FG Darryn Peterson, Utah: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST; 10-for-19 FG Airious Bailey, Utah: 23 PTS, 7 REB; 10-for-15 FG
Standings Impact
The supplied regular-season profiles list Miami at 5-6 and Utah at 1-10. Miami is ranked 18th in the power index; Utah is 29th.
DYMA Insight
Miami’s 28-18 third quarter proved decisive: Utah had the better fourth, 37-23, but could not overcome the cushion. The Heat’s 20-point lead turned a late rally into a six-point finish.