First success of the season for the reigning NBA vice-champions, on the pitch in a marathon on Christmas day: the Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-98, redeeming the defeat on their debut against Orlando.
The protagonist is Duncan Robinson, who scores 6 triples out of 8 attempts in the first half (new record for Christmas games) and closes with 23 points, best team scorer.
Another game without field baskets for Nicolò Melli, the Italian winger from New Orleans, who missed the two triples attempted in the 9 minutes and 22 seconds on the pitch, signed only one free out of two, and closed with two fouls.