Miami Heat Extend Winning Streak to Four Without Jimmy Butler

Heat Grind Out Victory Without Key Star

The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games on Tuesday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers 116-108 in Indianapolis. The win came without Jimmy Butler, who missed the game due to a right ankle sprain.

Struggles Early, Surge Late

The Heat struggled out of the gate, trailing by 15 points at halftime. However, they rallied in the second half, outscoring the Pacers 62-40 to secure the victory.

Herro Leads the Charge

Tyler Herro led the way for Miami with 29 points, while Bam Adebayo added 22 points and 11 rebounds. Duncan Robinson also contributed 19 points, hitting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc.

Butler’s Absence Felt

Despite the win, the Heat missed Butler’s presence on the court. The five-time All-Star is averaging 21.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season.

Spoelstra Praises Team’s Resilience

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised his team’s resilience in Butler’s absence. “This team has a next-man-up mentality,” Spoelstra said. “Everyone is ready to step up and contribute.”

Outlook

The Heat will now travel to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Thursday before returning home to host the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Butler’s status for those games remains uncertain. However, the Heat have shown that they can still be competitive without their star player.