Andrew Wiggins poured in 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting and Norman Powell added 25 as the Miami Heat used a dominant third quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-120 on Saturday night.
Wiggins surpassed 15,000 career points on a layup early in the third quarter, while Powell overcame a 2-of-7 showing at the foul line by finishing 10 of 16 from the field, including three 3-pointers.
Miami took control after halftime. Leading by five at the break, the Heat outscored Memphis 39-26 in the third quarter. Powell and Kaspars JakučionisandJaime Jaquez Jr.that
Tyler HerroENDBam AdebayohKel'el Ware contributed 11 points and 15 rebounds. Despite committing 18 turnovers, Miami totaled 36 assists.
Memphis was paced by GG JacksonInJaylen WellsaScotty Pippen Jr. scored 18, and You Jerome chipped in 17. The Grizzlies stayed within reach in the first half by hitting nine 3-pointers but have now lost 11 of their last 14 games.
Tempers flared late when Pippen charged at Miami’s Myron Gardner near the sideline with 1:19 remaining. Both players fell to the floor and were ejected after a brief altercation.
Memphis again played without Ja Morant (left elbow sprain), who missed his 13th straight game, as well as Santi Aldama, Cedric Coward and Kyle Anderson due to knee issues. Miami was without Davion Mitchell (illness) and Nikola Jovic (back).
Up next:
The Grizzlies host Sacramento on Monday, while the Heat visit Milwaukee on Tuesday.
