Bam Adebayo shines as Miami Heat destroys Pelicans 153-104

On April 11, 2025, in the United States, the Miami Heat faced off against the injury-ravaged New Orleans Pelicans in what turned into a historic game for the Pelicans. The Heat dominated the match, winning by a significant margin of 153-104, marking the Pelicans' most significant regular-season loss in franchise history. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with an impressive performance, totaling 23 points and 12 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. Alongside him, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson also contributed significantly, with Herro scoring 22 points and Robinson adding 21 points. The Heat's offense was exceptional as they executed their plays effortlessly, scoring efficiently and demonstrating strong teamwork. Miami never trailed in the game and built a lead that reached as high as 52 points, showcasing their superiority throughout the match. The team's ability to score in the paint was particularly notable, as they outscored New Orleans 70-46 in that area. Miami's impressive shooting performance further highlighted their dominance, as they shot 55.8% from the field compared to the Pelicans' 40%. This exceptional offensive execution allowed Miami to secure a convincing victory. Despite the win, Miami's hopes of advancing in the Eastern Conference standings were hampered when the Chicago Bulls also secured a victory that night. As a result, the Heat remained in the 10th seed and were set to open the postseason with a play-in game against Chicago on April 15, 2025. The play-in format requires the victor of that game to win another contest to advance to the first round of the playoffs, adding additional pressure to the Heat's postseason journey. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have now suffered six consecutive losses, with their roster severely affected by injuries. With key players unable to participate, New Orleans utilized only eight players for the second night in a row, leading to strained performance and lack of depth. Jamal Cain emerged as a bright spot for the Pelicans, scoring 25 points, while Elfrid Payton contributed with 13 assists and 10 rebounds. As both teams wrapped up their regular season on April 13, 2025, Miami was set to face the Washington Wizards, while New Orleans prepared to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, hoping to end their losing streak.