The Utah Jazz defeated the Miami Heat, 101-99, in an NBA Season Restart Scrimmage at the Orlando bubble Thursday.
There were eight ties and 16 lead changes in this game, coming down to the final shot. In fact, Solomon Hill had a three-point opportunity to win the game for Miami at the buzzer but was unable to connect. There were 10 lead changes in the fourth quarter alone and none of the four quarters were decided by more than three points. Utah shot 44 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range while holding Miami to 41 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range.
Rudy Gobert led the Jazz with 21 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Mike Conley tallied 17 points and six boards. Jordan Clarkson led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Kelly Olynyk was Miami’s leading scorer, providing 27 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Tyler Herro totaled 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Derrick Jones Jr. and Duncan Robinson had 10 points and two assists apiece.
On deck for Utah is a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. As for Miami, they’ll face the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for their next fixture.
