The Miami Heat secured a crucial 147-116 victory against the Utah Jazz, improving their record to 24-22 and avoiding a potential losing trip. Center Bam Adebayo led with 26 points and 15 rebounds, supported by Nikola Jovic (23 points) and Pelle Larsson (20 points). The Heat dominated the boards, recording 26 offensive rebounds compared to Utah’s seven. Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis contributed before being injured late in the game, and the Jazz fell to 15-31 despite Jusuf Nurkic’s triple-double performance.
