Heat Defeat Pacers 124-111 in NBA Cup

The Miami Heat suffered a disappointing 119-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in their second matchup within a week, concluding a challenging six-game road trip with a 2-4 record. Tyler Herro shone with 28 points, including a strong fourth quarter, but the team struggled defensively, particularly in the paint, where they were outscored 62-28 by Indiana. Myles Turner led the Pacers with a season-high 34 points, supported by Pascal Siakam's 23 points and a solid performance from Tyrese Haliburton, who added 16 points and 13 assists. The Heat were without All-Star Jimmy Butler and lost Jaime Jaquez Jr. to an ankle injury during the game. Coach Erik Spoelstra praised Haywood Highsmith's contributions despite the team's struggles, emphasizing the importance of role players. The loss marks a setback for the Heat, who had previously defeated the Pacers 124-111 just days before.