The New Orleans Pelican defeated the Miami Heat, 91 - 87, at Smoothie King Center on Friday. This was a game full of swings, as the final one was the most decisive for the Pelicans. Miami actually led by eight points with six minutes left, but they allowed New Orleans to finish the game on a 24 - 10 run to win by four. Both offenses really struggled, as the Heat shot 41 percent from the field to the Pelicans 37 percent. Despite the Heat winning the shooting, assisting and rebounding differentials, the Pelicans were able to prevail thanks to eight steals and nine blocks recorded by their defense. Miami (10 - 21) has lost 19 games this season by 12 points or less and this tough defeat adds to that total. Goran Dragic led the team in scoring, as he tallied 23 points, four rebounds and five assists. Hassan Whiteside struggled with his shot, as he totaled 10 points and 18 rebounds on 4 - of - 10 shooting from the field and 2 - of - 6 from the free - throw line. Justise Winslow was second on the team, as he accrued 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Tyler Johnson and James Johnson each scored 11 points a piece off the bench. Miami is off until Tuesday, when they host Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder for their next game. New Orleans (11 - 21) has riden the back the back of Anthony Davis all season long and they did that yet again here. Davis finished the game with 28 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks on 10 - of - 17 shooting. Jrue Holiday was second on the team, as he accrued 22 points, two rebounds and six assists in 26 minutes of action. The only other Pelicans player in double figures was Langston Galloway, who scored 11 points off the bench. The Pelicans return to action on Monday, when they host the Dallas Mavericks for their next game.
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