Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat dominate NBA Cup opener against Pacers

Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second triple-double of the season, the Miami Heat opened the NBA Cup with a dominant 145-125 win against the shorthanded Indiana Pacers Friday evening inside Kaseya Center. The Pacers were playing out three critical rotation pieces in…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:27 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat dominate NBA Cup opener against Pacers
Key Things to Know
  • The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in their NBA Cup opener.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.
  • Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, while Klay Thompson added 25 points with seven 3-pointers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Heat opened their NBA Cup campaign with a dominant 145-125 victory over the shorthanded Indiana Pacers at the Kaseya Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami by recording his second triple-double of the season and the 58th of his career, tallying 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Bam Adebayo added 27 points and nine rebounds, while Klay Thompson contributed 25 points on seven 3-pointers. Despite a 42-point opening quarter from the Pacers, Miami outscored Indiana 67-46 across the middle two quarters to secure the 20-point win ahead of their upcoming road trip.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.