Jimmy Butler III scored 23 points (14 in the first quarter), and the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-119.
The Heat took control with a 28-13 run in the third quarter and led by as many as 28.
Bam Adebayo had 26 points (20 in the paint), 8 rebounds and 3 blocks on 10 for 15 shooting, and Tyler Herro added 24 points and 6 assists. The Heat had 3 20-point scorers and 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points and 9 rebounds on 10 for 15 shooting. All 14 of Luke Kennard’s points came in the fourth quarter.
The Heat shot 59.8% from the field and 44.8% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 50.5% and 39.1%.