At the end of the suspense, the Jazz surprise the Heat

After his great success against the WizardsThe Heat had a chance to follow up by getting the Jazz. The start of the match was complicated for the Salt Lake City franchise, which managed only one of its first ten shots. If Miami takes a few minutes to get going, Erik Spoelstra’s men quickly take a more than ten-point lead, especially thanks to the game-winning shot Bam Adebayo (23 points, 11 rebounds).

In order to maintain the lead, the Floridians can count on a great entry into the game Kaspars Yakutsionis (20 points, shooting 7/12, three-pointers 6/10). Just like the day before against the Wizards, the rookie made his first three shots from behind the arc while at the end of this first act Kel’el Ware responds to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miami leads 32 to 26. The Jazz can count on his new recruit to return to Vrućina until Kyle Filipowski gives advantage to the guests (47-45).

Jazz comes out on the wire

By halftime, the two teams exchange shots, a chance to see Isaiah Collier send Ace Bailey to the alley-oop. Just before entering the locker room, the leader fires a long-range arrow into the buzzer (61-52). For most of this third quarter, Miami was chasing the score. If the home team equalizes, they do not go further, they are punished with a winning kick from the penalty spot Vince Williams Jr (85-82). We had to wait until the last act to see the Heat regain control of the match thanks to another long basket by Kasparas Yakutsionis (88-87).

In this fourth quarter, Will Hardy decides to go without three starters. Miami then took advantage of the opportunity to increase the gap a little and took a five-point lead Jaime Jaquez Jr. send Andrew Wiggins (26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists) in alley-oop. However, it is not enough to shut down Jazz. With 40 seconds left, Brice Sensabaugh gives preference to visitors. On the other side of the court, Kasparas Yakutsionis missed in the last moments, and the Jazz created a surprise and won 115:111.

Ace Bailey’s team-mates are finishing their five-game East road trip well. They will return to the Delta Center this Wednesday for the King’s reception.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Adult duel. In contrast to the Magic, Will Hardy played great by putting together the Jaren Jackson Jr. trio. – Lauri Markkanen – Jusuf Nurkic. For his part, Erik Spoelstra pitched again in his initial five his two control towers : Bam Adebayo and Kel’El Ware. The Jazz were able to take advantage of the versatility offered by JJJ and Lauri Markkanen to alternate between inside baskets and long shots and leads especially during the third quarter. On the Miami side, Kel’el Ware was more discreet, but Bam Adebayo shined. The three-time All-Star finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds while notching his 250th career double-double.

Kasparas Yakutsionis went cold at the worst moment. Kasparas Yakutsionis had a 100% 3-point game against the Wizards. In this duel against Miami, he started strong with three game-winning shots in as many attempts, and scored five in the first half. After the break, he was more discreet as he managed only one long-range shot and was close to being the hero of the night. In the last seconds, the match ball reaches his hands, but he misses behind the arc.

Stopping the Jazz refueling operation. Unlike the Magic, Will Hardy decided to go without his starting interior trio for the rest of the match. If against Orlando it ended in a loss to Utah despite a 17-point lead entering the final act, the outcome was not the same against Miami. At the end of the match, Brice Sensabo made a long shot that sealed the fate of the match and allowed the Salt Lake City franchise to win.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.