Miami takes a 29-25 first-quarter lead, with Giannis Antetokounmpo setting the early scoring pace.
Miami leads Utah 29-25 after the first quarter on Tuesday, with the Heat building a four-point cushion. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 8 points on 3-of-4 shooting in 7:45, while Utah’s Airious Bailey answered with 7 points on 3-of-4 shooting. Klay Thompson and Pelle Larsson added 5 apiece for Miami, which has shot 29 points into the opening frame. The teams entered with contrasting profiles: Miami is 4-6 and 19th in the power index, while Utah is 1-9 and ranked 29th.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 8 points, 3-of-4 FG Airious Bailey (Utah): 7 points, 3-of-4 FG Klay Thompson (Miami): 5 points, 1 steal