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3 winners, 2 losers from Heat’s blowout NBA Cup win over Pacers

Don’t look now, but the Miami Heat have won two-straight! Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat blew out the shorthanded Indiana Pacers to begin NBA Cup play Friday night inside Kaseya Center. Here were a few winners and losers from the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:06 AM
3 winners, 2 losers from Heat’s blowout NBA Cup win over Pacers
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Hanifan identified three winners and two losers from the Heat's blowout NBA Cup victory over the Pacers.
  • Klay Thompson scored a season-high 25 points, hitting seven 3-pointers to earn recognition as a top performer.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double with 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matt Hanifan of Hot Hot Hoops highlighted three winners and two losers following the Miami Heat's blowout victory over the Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup play. The designated winners were Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bam Adebayo, all of whom delivered standout offensive and defensive contributions during the win at Kaseya Center.

Conversely, Hanifan named Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dru Smith as losers due to reduced playing time and struggles on the court. Thompson led the perimeter surge with 25 points, while Antetokounmpo logged a 31-point triple-double and Adebayo added 27 points to help secure Miami's second straight win.

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