Game ID: 22400523
Miami Heat @ Utah Jazz
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
UTA 27 14 29 22 92MIA 20 26 22 29 97
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Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
UTA availability going into 1/01 · 1 day's restOUT Collins missed 4 since 12/23, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 28 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 12/28, returns tonight: 16 min (79% of 20)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 13 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 22 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK George back 12/30 after 4, 28 min since (90% of 32)
BACK Williams back 12/26 after 12, 22 min since (103% of 21)
BACK Filipowski back 12/23 after 2, 12 min since (55% of 21)
UTA availability going into 1/04 · 2 days' restOUT Collins missed 5 since 12/23, returns tonight: 28 min (93% of 30)
OUT Hendricks missed 29 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Potter missed 2 since 12/30, returns tonight: 7 min (36% of 19)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 14 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Eubanks missed 2 since 12/30, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 23 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK George back 12/30 after 4, 32 min since (102% of 32)
BACK Williams back 12/26 after 12, 22 min since (103% of 21)
BACK Filipowski back 12/23 after 2, 12 min since (55% of 21)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/01 after 2, 16 min since (79% of 20)
UTA availability going into 1/05 · back-to-backOUT Hendricks missed 30 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 2 since 1/01, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 15 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Eubanks missed 3 since 12/30, returns tonight: 17 min (108% of 15)
OUT Mills missed 24 since 11/12, returns tonight: 19 min (125% of 15)
BACK George back 12/30 after 4, 30 min since (96% of 32)
BACK Collins back 1/04 after 5, 28 min since (93% of 30)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/01 after 2, 16 min since (79% of 20)
BACK Potter back 1/04 after 2, 7 min since (36% of 19)
UTA availability going into 1/07 · 1 day's restOUT Hendricks missed 31 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 3 since 1/01, returns tonight: 29 min (139% of 21)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 16 since 11/30, out tonight
BACK George back 12/30 after 4, 30 min since (96% of 32)
BACK Collins back 1/04 after 5, 28 min since (93% of 30)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/01 after 2, 18 min since (90% of 20)
BACK Potter back 1/04 after 2, 14 min since (74% of 19)
BACK Eubanks back 1/05 after 3, 17 min since (108% of 15)
BACK Mills back 1/05 after 24, 19 min since (125% of 15)
UTA availability going into 1/09 · 1 day's restOUT George missed 2 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Collins missed 2 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Clarkson missed 2 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 32 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 17 since 11/30, out tonight
BACK Williams back 1/07 after 3, 29 min since (139% of 21)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/01 after 2, 18 min since (90% of 20)
BACK Potter back 1/04 after 2, 14 min since (76% of 19)
BACK Eubanks back 1/05 after 3, 17 min since (112% of 15)
BACK Mills back 1/05 after 24, 19 min since (122% of 15)
UTA availability going into 1/11 · 1 day's restOUT George missed 3 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Collins missed 3 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Clarkson missed 3 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 33 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Sensabaugh missed 2 since 1/07, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 1/07, returns tonight: 18 min (92% of 20)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 18 since 11/30, out tonight
BACK Williams back 1/07 after 3, 26 min since (125% of 21)
BACK Potter back 1/04 after 2, 14 min since (73% of 19)
BACK Eubanks back 1/05 after 3, 17 min since (113% of 15)
BACK Mills back 1/05 after 24, 18 min since (120% of 15)
UTA availability going into 1/12 · back-to-backOUT George missed 4 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Collins missed 4 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Clarkson missed 4 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 34 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Sensabaugh missed 3 since 1/07, returns tonight: 27 min (133% of 20)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 19 since 11/30, returns tonight: 18 min (99% of 18)
BACK Williams back 1/07 after 3, 25 min since (117% of 21)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/11 after 2, 18 min since (92% of 20)
BACK Potter back 1/04 after 2, 15 min since (78% of 19)
BACK Eubanks back 1/05 after 3, 17 min since (112% of 15)
BACK Mills back 1/05 after 24, 17 min since (113% of 15)
UTA availability going into 1/15 · 2 days' restOUT George missed 5 since 1/05, returns tonight: 31 min (97% of 32)
OUT Collins missed 5 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Clarkson missed 5 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 35 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Juzang missed 2 since 1/11, out tonight
BACK Williams back 1/07 after 3, 28 min since (132% of 21)
BACK Sensabaugh back 1/12 after 3, 27 min since (133% of 20)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/11 after 2, 18 min since (88% of 20)
BACK Tshiebwe back 1/12 after 19, 18 min since (99% of 18)
BACK Eubanks back 1/05 after 3, 20 min since (130% of 15)
BACK Mills back 1/05 after 24, 17 min since (113% of 15)
UTA availability going into 1/17 · 1 day's restOUT Markkanen missed 2 since 1/12, out tonight
OUT Collins missed 6 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Clarkson missed 6 since 1/05, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 36 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Juzang missed 3 since 1/11, out tonight
BACK George back 1/15 after 5, 31 min since (97% of 32)
BACK Williams back 1/07 after 3, 28 min since (134% of 21)
BACK Sensabaugh back 1/12 after 3, 27 min since (133% of 20)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/11 after 2, 18 min since (88% of 20)
BACK Tshiebwe back 1/12 after 19, 18 min since (99% of 18)
NEW Eubanks 15 to 21 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/02 · back-to-backOUT Richardson missed 18 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Larsson missed 2 since 12/29, returns tonight: 2 min (14% of 14)
BACK Butler III back 1/01 after 5, 25 min since (81% of 31)
BACK Burks back 12/23 after 7, 22 min since (127% of 18)
BACK Love back 12/29 after 4, 14 min since (128% of 11)
NEW Highsmith 24 to 29 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/04 · 1 day's restOUT Richardson missed 19 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 2 since 1/01, out tonight
BACK Butler III back 1/01 after 5, 26 min since (84% of 31)
BACK Larsson back 1/02 after 2, 2 min since (14% of 14)
MIA availability going into 1/06 · 1 day's restOUT Richardson missed 20 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 3 since 1/01, out tonight
BACK Butler III back 1/01 after 5, 26 min since (84% of 31)
BACK Larsson back 1/02 after 2, 6 min since (42% of 14)
MIA availability going into 1/07 · back-to-backOUT Butler III missed 2 since 1/04, out tonight
OUT Richardson missed 21 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 4 since 1/01, out tonight
BACK Larsson back 1/02 after 2, 6 min since (40% of 14)
NEW Rozier 26 to 32 min over the last 4
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 27 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/09 · 1 day's restOUT Butler III missed 3 since 1/04, out tonight
OUT Richardson missed 22 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 5 since 1/01, out tonight
BACK Larsson back 1/02 after 2, 4 min since (31% of 14)
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 29 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/11 · 1 day's restOUT Butler III missed 4 since 1/04, out tonight
OUT Richardson missed 23 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 6 since 1/01, out tonight
BACK Larsson back 1/02 after 2, 4 min since (31% of 14)
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 32 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/13 · 1 day's restOUT Butler III missed 5 since 1/04, out tonight
OUT Richardson missed 24 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Love missed 7 since 1/01, returns tonight: 15 min (141% of 11)
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 34 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/15 · 1 day's restOUT Butler III missed 6 since 1/04, out tonight
OUT Richardson missed 25 since 11/24, out tonight
BACK Love back 1/13 after 7, 15 min since (141% of 11)
NEW Rozier 26 to 32 min over the last 5
NEW Highsmith 24 to 33 min over the last 5
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 34 min over the last 5
MIA availability going into 1/17 · 1 day's restOUT Butler III missed 7 since 1/04, returns tonight: 33 min (108% of 31)
OUT Richardson missed 26 since 11/24, out tonight
OUT Larsson missed 2 since 1/13, returns tonight: 2 min (17% of 14)
BACK Love back 1/13 after 7, 15 min since (141% of 11)
NEW Jović 25 to 31 min over the last 5
NEW Highsmith 24 to 30 min over the last 5
NEW Jaquez Jr. 20 to 30 min over the last 5
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 117 a night and allowing 113, shooting 47 percent and 36 from three, 19 free throws a game; Sexton at 22 and Markkanen at 21 a game. Without George (2 straight), Collins (2 straight), Clarkson (2 straight). One day's rest. Miami comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 119, shooting 48 percent and 34 from three, 23 free throws a game; Herro at 21 and Adebayo at 17 a game. It has lost the glass by 6 a night. Without Butler III (3 straight), Richardson (22 straight). One day's rest.
So: Utah wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-4 a night and Miami minus-6 and the turnovers, Utah giving it away 17 times a game to Miami's 12. Call it Utah 116, Miami 112, Miami keeping it close.
1/01 @ NYK 103-119 — UTA notes
UTA lost 103-119. UTA took 11 more shots (96 to 85), fed by 14 offensive rebounds, but shot 41% to NYK's 55%, 13 of 43 from three, and got to the line 15 times to NYK's 23. Clarkson led with 25 (8 of 20, 3 of 7 from three, 6 of 9 at the line); Sexton added 25, Markkanen 16. Q3 was theirs, 33-31, the deficit cut from 10 to 8, but the other 3 periods went 88-70 against them. They led by as many as 10. Kessler's -14 in 30 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/04 @ MIA 136-100 — UTA notes
UTA won 136-100. UTA shot 52% (52 of 100) to MIA's 44%, 19 of 46 from three, and got to the line 16 times to MIA's 30. The glass went 57-32 for them. Sensabaugh led with 34 (12 of 18, 7 of 11 from three); Collins added 24, Sexton 17. The hinge was Q2, 40-19: from level to 21 ahead, and the lead reached 43. Sexton was the night's best plus/minus at +35.
1/05 @ ORL 105-92 — UTA notes
UTA won 105-92. UTA shot 48% (39 of 81) to ORL's 36%, 11 of 32 from three. UTA turned it over 22 times to ORL's 11, and ORL turned those into 8 steals. Sensabaugh led with 27 (11 of 19, 5 of 6 from three); Sexton added 20, Filipowski 12. The hinge was Q3, 28-19: from level to 9 ahead, and the lead reached 20. Mills was the night's best plus/minus at +17.
1/07 vs ATL 121-124 — UTA notes
UTA lost 121-124. UTA shot 42% (40 of 96) to ATL's 48%, 19 of 48 from three, and went to the line 25 times to ATL's 15 — 22 points from the stripe to their 12. UTA turned it over 15 times to ATL's 10. Markkanen led with 35 (11 of 21, 8 of 15 from three, 5 of 6 at the line); Sexton added 24, Kessler 21. Q2 was theirs, 30-29, the deficit cut from 4 to 3, but the other 3 periods went 95-91 against them. Juzang's -17 in 25 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/09 vs MIA 92-97 — UTA notes
UTA lost 92-97. UTA shot 40% (33 of 83) to MIA's 40%, 11 of 36 from three. Markkanen led with 23 (8 of 24, 6 of 15 from three); Sexton added 23. Q1 was theirs, 27-20, but the other 3 periods went 77-65 against them. They led by as many as 10. Williams's -18 in 23 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/11 @ PHX — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Phoenix comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 114, shooting 49 percent and 36 from three, 20 free throws a game; Durant at 25 and Booker at 21 a game. It has lost the glass by 6 a night. Without O'Neale (5 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 106, shooting 45 percent and 36 from three, 18 free throws a game; Markkanen at 22 and Sexton at 22 a game. It has won the glass by 7 a night. Without George (3 straight), Collins (3 straight), Clarkson (3 straight). One day's rest.
So: Phoenix wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-7 a night and Phoenix minus-6 and the defense, Utah allowing 106 a night to Phoenix's 114. Call it Phoenix 113, Utah 112, Utah keeping it close.
1/12 vs BKN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 112 a night and allowing 105, shooting 45 percent and 34 from three, 19 free throws a game; Markkanen at 24 and Sexton at 21 a game. That is 3 straight losses. It has won the glass by 9 a night. Without George (4 straight), Collins (4 straight), Clarkson (4 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Brooklyn comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 102 a night and allowing 117, shooting 41 percent and 32 from three, 20 free throws a game; Clowney at 15 and K. Johnson at 14 a game. That is 4 straight losses. Without C. Johnson (4 straight), Thomas (4 straight), Russell (3 straight). One day's rest.
So: Utah wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-9 a night and Brooklyn minus-1 and the defense, Utah allowing 105 a night to Brooklyn's 117. Call it Utah 114, Brooklyn 107.
1/15 vs CHA — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 108, shooting 43 percent and 33 from three, 20 free throws a game; Markkanen at 27 and Sexton at 22 a game. Without George (5 straight), Collins (5 straight), Clarkson (5 straight). 2 days' rest. Charlotte comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 110, shooting 42 percent and 31 from three, 24 free throws a game; Ball at 27 and Bridges at 21 a game. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without Gra. Williams (20 straight), Mann (21 straight), Simpson (2 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: Utah wins, in a game with no one edge to lean on. Call it Utah 111, Charlotte 109, Charlotte keeping it close.
1/17 @ NOP — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 116 a night and allowing 117, shooting 45 percent and 36 from three, 23 free throws a game; Murphy III at 29 and Murray at 22 a game. It has lost the glass by 4 a night. Without Jones (4 straight), Payton (20 straight), Matković (4 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 113, shooting 43 percent and 34 from three, 19 free throws a game; Markkanen at 27 and Sexton at 22 a game. Without Markkanen (2 straight), Collins (6 straight), Clarkson (6 straight). One day's rest.
So: New Orleans wins, in a game with no one edge to lean on. Call it New Orleans 115, Utah 112, Utah keeping it close.
1/02 vs IND 115-128 — MIA notes
MIA lost 115-128. MIA shot 57% (43 of 75) to IND's 53%, 11 of 26 from three. MIA turned it over 14 times to IND's 6, and IND turned those into 9 steals. Ware led with 25 (9 of 11, 3 of 4 from three); Adebayo added 20, Herro 17. Q4 was theirs, 32-21, the deficit cut from 24 to 13, but the other 3 periods went 107-83 against them. Butler III's -27 in 27 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/04 vs UTA 100-136 — MIA notes
MIA lost 100-136. MIA shot 44% (35 of 80) to UTA's 52%, 9 of 35 from three, and went to the line 30 times to UTA's 16 — 21 points from the stripe to their 13. The glass went 32-57 against them. Jović led with 17 (7 of 14, 3 of 5 from three); Robinson added 16, Herro 15. Q1 was theirs, 22-22, but the other 3 periods went 114-78 against them. Herro's -28 in 29 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/06 @ SAC 118-123 — MIA notes
MIA lost 118-123 in 2 overtimes. MIA shot 42% (43 of 102) to SAC's 42%, 11 of 42 from three. Herro led with 26 (11 of 25, 4 of 10 from three); Adebayo added 18, Rozier 18. Q3 was theirs, 31-18, turning a 3-point deficit into a 10-point lead, but the other 5 periods went 105-87 against them. They led by as many as 17.
1/07 @ GSW 114-98 — MIA notes
MIA won 114-98. MIA shot 47% (43 of 91) to GSW's 41%, 16 of 40 from three, and went to the line 17 times to GSW's 5 — 12 points from the stripe to their 4. Jović led with 20 (8 of 17, 2 of 8 from three); Adebayo added 19, Jaquez Jr. 18. The hinge was Q4, 30-20: a lead of 6 became 16, and the lead reached 20. Jović was the night's best plus/minus at +25.
1/09 @ UTA 97-92 — MIA notes
MIA won 97-92. MIA shot 40% (36 of 91) to UTA's 40%, 14 of 50 from three. Herro led with 23 (7 of 16, 4 of 9 from three); Jaquez Jr. added 20, Adebayo 15. The hinge was Q2, 26-14: MIA came in trailing by 7 and left it ahead by 5. Jović was the night's best plus/minus at +10.
1/11 @ POR — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Portland comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 110, shooting 50 percent and 40 from three, 14 free throws a game; Simons at 25 and Sharpe at 20 a game. Without Grant (6 straight), Thybulle (37 straight). One day's rest. Miami comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 115, shooting 46 percent and 32 from three, 22 free throws a game; Herro at 19 and Adebayo at 15 a game. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Butler III (4 straight), Richardson (23 straight). One day's rest.
So: Portland wins, and the game turns on the arc, Portland at 40 percent from three to Miami's 32 and the glass, where Portland has been minus-1 a night and Miami minus-7. Call it Portland 112, Miami 111, Miami keeping it close.
1/13 @ LAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
The Clippers come in 1-4 over their last five, scoring 105 a night and allowing 115, shooting 43 percent and 32 from three, 23 free throws a game; Powell at 19 and Harden at 16 a game. 4 days' rest. Miami comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 109, shooting 44 percent and 33 from three, 21 free throws a game; Herro at 22 and Jović at 16 a game. That is 3 straight wins. It has lost the glass by 9 a night. Without Butler III (5 straight), Richardson (24 straight). One day's rest.
So: Miami wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where the Clippers have been minus-3 a night and Miami minus-9 and the defense, Miami allowing 109 a night to the Clippers' 115. Call it Miami 110, the Clippers 109, the Clippers keeping it close.
1/15 @ LAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
The Lakers come in 2-3 over their last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 114, shooting 47 percent and 37 from three, 21 free throws a game; James at 25 and Davis at 25 a game. That is 3 straight losses. Without Vanderbilt (31 straight). One day's rest. Miami comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 104, shooting 43 percent and 34 from three, 19 free throws a game; Herro at 25 and Adebayo at 16 a game. Without Butler III (6 straight), Richardson (25 straight). One day's rest.
So: Miami wins, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, Miami allowing 104 a night to the Lakers' 114. Call it Miami 111, the Lakers 110, the Lakers keeping it close.
1/17 vs DEN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Miami comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 103, shooting 45 percent and 37 from three, 16 free throws a game; Herro at 27 and Adebayo at 14 a game. Without Butler III (7 straight), Richardson (26 straight). One day's rest. Denver comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 107, shooting 52 percent and 40 from three, 23 free throws a game; Murray at 22 and Jokić at 21 a game. It has won the glass by 10 a night. One day's rest.
So: Miami wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Denver has been plus-10 a night and Miami minus-2 and the line, where Denver takes 23 free throws a game to Miami's 16. Call it Miami 112, Denver 111, Denver keeping it close.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
MIAAB A. Burks
BA B. Adebayo
DR D. Robinson
HH H. Highsmith
JJ J. Jaquez Jr.
KW K. Ware
NJ N. Jović
TH T. Herro
TR T. Rozier
UTACS C. Sexton
CW C. Williams
DE D. Eubanks
IC I. Collier
JJ J. Juzang
KF K. Filipowski
LM L. Markkanen
MP M. Potter
PM P. Mills
WK W. Kessler
MIA/UTA the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Herro's 23 points and Jaquez's clutch plays lift Heat over Jazz, 97-92
SALT LAKE CITY -- — Tyler Herro scored 23 points and Jaime Jaquez had 20, including five in the final 1:03, to lead the Miami Heat to a 97-92 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
In a ragged game with 31 combined turnovers and both teams shooting under 40%, the Heat made the most of transition points (17-7) and hustle plays when it mattered.
Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen each scored 23 for Utah, which has lost nine in a row at home.
The Jazz were missing six injured players, including Jordan Clarkson (foot), John Collins (hip), Keyonte George (heel) and Brice Sensabaugh , who scored 61 points in Utah's last two wins against Miami and Orlando before falling ill.
The Heat played without Kevin Love (personal reasons), who had rallied his teammates in a emotional meeting after Jimmy Butler was suspended for seven games, according to teammate Nikola Jovic .
Takeaways Heat: Miami lost 136-100 to the Jazz at home in the first game of Butler's suspension but has improved each game since, losing in two overtimes to Sacramento before winning against Golden State and Utah.
Jazz: Already the worst team in the NBA at taking care of the ball, the Jazz had 17 turnovers — many unforced — but became the aggressors in the final minutes to give themselves a chance.
Key moment The Jazz had cut the lead to 90-88 and won a coaches challenge on a foul call on Walker Kessler , but the Heat won the resulting jump ball and Jaquez made a 3-pointer with 1:03 to play to give them the cushion they needed down the stretch.
Key stat Herro set a franchise record with 70 straight games with at least one 3-pointer, breaking teammate Duncan Robinson 's mark of 69 games ending in 2021.
Up next The Heat visit Portland on Saturday while the Jazz play at Phoenix on Saturday afternoon.