In a tense matchup, the Miami Heat triumphed over the Brooklyn Nets, securing a 106-97 victory. Tyler Herro led the Heat with an impressive 25 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed significantly with 17 points and 16 rebounds. Nikola Jovic and Duncan Robinson also made strong showings, each adding 17 and 15 points respectively. This win snapped Miami's two-game losing streak, bringing their record to 22-22.
On the other side, despite strong individual performances from D'Angelo Russell and Keon Johnson, who both scored 22 points, the Nets continued their downward spiral, suffering their sixth consecutive loss and their 22nd in 27 games. The Nets struggled with shooting, hitting only 37.5% from the field and had a dismal performance from beyond the arc with 35% accuracy.