The Heat lead 64-54 after widening their advantage with a 35-point second quarter.
Miami leads Utah 64-54 at halftime after taking the first quarter 29-25 and stretching the margin with a 35-29 second. The Heat, ranked 19th in the power index with a 4-6 record, have the edge over the 29th-ranked Jazz, who are 1-9. Giannis Antetokounmpo has paced Miami with 15 points, while Utah’s Darryn Peterson has 14 and Airious Bailey 12. After the break, watch whether Utah’s scorers can keep the pressure on and make Miami’s 10-point lead uncomfortable.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami: 15 points, 5-of-7 shooting Darryn Peterson, Utah: 14 points, 6-of-11 shooting Airious Bailey, Utah: 12 points, 5-of-7 shooting