NewsWPLG Local 10October 31, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami Heat defeat Indiana Pacers 145-125 in NBA Cup play
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The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 on Friday night in their opening NBA Cup game, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 31-point triple-double. Bam Adebayo added 27 points for Miami, while the short-handed Pacers played without several key personnel including injured starters and their head coach.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The outcome impacts both teams' standings in the multi-game group stage of the annual tournament, where finishing with a strong record is necessary to advance to the knockout rounds.
Key Facts
- The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in their opening NBA Cup game.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and recorded 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season.
- Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, making 11 of 14 shots for Miami.
- Klay Thompson scored 25 points with seven 3-pointers for Miami, putting him within 55 3-pointers of Ray Allen's career record.
- The Heat outscored the Pacers 67-46 across the second and third quarters.
- Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 24 points and Andrew Nembhard added 22 points.
- The Pacers played with only 11 available players due to injuries and absences, including Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin.
- Acting coach Lloyd Pierce filled in for Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, who was attending his father's funeral.
- WPLG Local 10 announced an expanded media rights agreement to broadcast at least 68 regular-season Heat games next season.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Florida“Geographic broadcast region”PersonDavion Mitchell“Miami Heat player with 15 points and 11 assists”PersonPascal Siakam“Indiana Pacers player who scored 13 points”PersonKlay Thompson“Miami Heat player who scored 25 points”PersonLloyd Pierce“Acting coach for the Indiana Pacers”PersonTyrese Haliburton“Injured Indiana Pacers player”PersonJarace Walker“Indiana Pacers player who scored 14 points”PersonJay Huff“Indiana Pacers player who scored 13 points”OrganizationWPLG Local 10“Broadcasting station”PersonAndrew Nembhard“Indiana Pacers player who scored 22 points”PersonQuenton Jackson“Indiana Pacers player who scored 24 points”PersonPelle Larsson“Miami Heat player who scored 18 points”PersonGiannis Antetokounmpo“Miami Heat player who scored 31 points with a triple-double”OrganizationMiami Heat“Home basketball team that won the game”PersonRick Carlisle“Head coach for the Indiana Pacers”OrganizationLos Angeles Lakers“Team hosting the Heat next”OrganizationLocal 10“Broadcaster of Heat games”OrganizationIndiana Pacers“Visiting basketball team that lost the game”locationBrooklyn“Team hosting the Pacers next”PersonBam Adebayo“Miami Heat player who added 27 points”PersonObi Toppin“Injured Indiana Pacers player”PersonRay Allen“Former NBA guard”