Miami Heat delivered a wire-to-wire offensive performance Sunday night, rolling past the New Orleans Pelicans 125-106 at Kaseya Center.
Norman Powell led the way with 34 points and a career-high nine three-pointers, giving Miami a decisive response after a home loss the previous night.
Powell finished 11-of-15 from the field and 9-of-12 from beyond the arc, providing constant spacing and early shot-making that prevented New Orleans from establishing defensive rhythm.
Miami improved to 20-16 by controlling tempo and forcing turnovers, while the Pelicans dropped to 8-29 and saw their losing streak reach seven games.
The Heat seized control early in the third quarter after clinging to a narrow lead, igniting a 21-2 run that flipped the game.
Powell knocked down three triples during the surge, and a three-pointer from Bam Adebayo with 4:14 left in the period capped the stretch and pushed the margin to 91-71.
New Orleans never recovered, struggling to generate consistent offense as Miami tightened ball pressure and accelerated in transition.
The Heat finished with a season-high 19 steals and outscored the Pelicans 31-11 in fast-break points, repeatedly turning turnovers into open looks.
Nikola Jovic added 19 points, while rookie center Kel’el Ware posted 16 points and 12 rebounds to give Miami steady interior production.
Pelle Larsson contributed 16 points and six assists off the bench, helping the Heat maintain offensive balance when the starters rested.
New Orleans committed a season-high 24 turnovers and fell to 2-13 on the road, an ongoing issue for a team searching for stability.
Trey Murphy III returned from a one-game absence due to back spasms and scored 27 points, while Jeremiah Fears added 21.
Zion Williamson scored 12 points in the first half but was held scoreless after intermission as Miami crowded the paint and cut off driving lanes.
The Pelicans shot efficiently from the floor but could not overcome the turnover gap or Miami’s perimeter shooting.
Miami again played without Tyler Herro, who was active but sat out his 11th straight game with a right toe contusion, and Jaime Jaquez Jr., sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Herro has averaged 23.2 points in six appearances this season after returning from offseason foot and ankle surgery.
The Pelicans return home to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, while the Heat travel to Minnesota for a rematch with the Timberwolves.
