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Antetokounmpo and the Heat Dominate the Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists as Miami used a 64-50 edge in the paint to pull away.
- On Friday, the Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in their NBA Cup group-play opener at Kaseya Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a 31-point, 17-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and Klay Thompson hit seven 3s in Miami.
- Indiana played with 11 available players, including just eight on standard contracts, due to injuries that sidelined key rotation members like Obi Toppin with back spasms. The team faced its fourth game in six days across three cities.
- Miami seized control in the third quarter as Thompson converted five 3-pointers, helping the Heat build a 23-point lead. The team outscored Indiana 62-31 during a pivotal stretch, dominating both inside and outside.
- Interim coach Lloyd Pierce said, "I mean I think everybody goes through this," regarding his team's absences. The Heat improved to 1-0 in East Group B, while the Pacers fell to 0-1.
- The Pacers begin a five-game western swing Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 13 in the second of four NBA Cup pool-play games.
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Giannis had 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists - Adebayo and Thompson impressive in the NBA Cup premiere
·Marousi, Greece
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The Miami ensemble shone in its debut in the NBA Cup with a strong victory over Indiana, highlighting the triple-double of the Greek star.The visiting squadron, reduced by casualties, could not stop the local team, which had a prominent performance by Thompson from the perimeter.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Heat open NBA Cup play with first home win, as Giannis triple-double powers rout of Pacers
Against a decidedly shorthanded opponent, the Miami Heat secured their first home victory of the season with a decision over the Indiana Pacers that was both an inside and outside job.
·Deerfield Beach, United States
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Pacers vs Heat: Giannis Antetokounmpo triple-double leads to ...
·Indianapolis, United States
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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