Pacers snap franchise record 11-game home losing streak by beating Heat
The Pacers turned in one of their best offensive performances of the season and an even better defensive effort in the fourth quarter vs Heat
INDIANAPOLIS -- All-Star forward Pascal Siakam posted 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Pacers to a 135-118 win over the Heat on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for their first home win since Jan. 31, ending a streak of 11 straight home losses The Pacers improved to 17-58 but still have the worst record in the NBA. The Heat fell to 39-36 and are in 10th in the East.
Pacers center Micah Potter scored 21 points. Forward Kobe Brown had 18 points. Point guard Andrew Nembhard had 15 points and 10 assists and backup point guard T.
J. McConnell had 15 points and nine assists. Forward Obi Toppin had 12 points and guard Quenton Jackson had 10.
Tyler Herro led the Heat with 31 points. Here are three observations. Pacers close out Heat with best defensive quarter of season Though the Pacers were in the midst of one of their best offensive performances of the season, the Heat were nearly as good at putting the ball in the bucket through three quarters.