Heat beats the Pelicans 128-118

The Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Thursday, October 8, at Kaseya Center in Miami.

This was a preseason game.

The Pelicans led 36-33 after the first quarter, the Heat led 73-64 after halftime, the Pelicans led 96-93 after the third quarter, and the Heat led 128-118 after the fourth quarter.

Jordan Poole led the Pelicans with 14 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 18 points.

Miami Heat was favored by 7.5 points. Heat covered. The total was 234.5, and the game went over.

The Heat are 2-0. This preseason they beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 at home on October 8 and beat the Toronto Raptors 129-105 in Toronto on October 3.

The Pelicans are 1-1. This preseason they lost to the Miami Heat 118-128 in Miami on October 8 and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-110 in Oklahoma City on October 6.

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