San Antonio endure early challenge by Heat, cruise to win

Brandon Ingram guarded Jimmy Butler (18 points, 8-19 FG, 1-5 3PT) all game long, scoring 22 points of his own in the first half. Not even the slick new blue/pink uniforms could get the Heat over the hump tonight, losing badly at home.

Notably, they did not lose by 50 points again, but superior play-making separated the Spurs tonight as they led by 12 points heading into the final period. San Antonio won the 3rd Quarter 32-22 after a contentious first half battle. Bam Adebayo led Miami with 26 points, 15 rebounds.

The Slender-Man finished the win with 28 points, with Andre Drummond scoring 20 points & 14 rebounds. Kent Bazemore notched 15 points on the night.