3 winners, 1 loser from the Miami Heat’s road win over the Jazz

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The Heat closed out their five-game West Coast trip with a 115-109 win over the Jazz. Miami built a comfortable lead through three quarters behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, then held on late after Utah cut into the margin in the fourth. The Heat are now 5-6. Here were a few winners and one loser from the night.

Winner: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Skinny: Giannis played through a right wrist sprain (questionable pregame) and still finished with 30 points on 12-of-21 shooting, 11 rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes (+11). He iced the wrist on the bench but remained the clear difference-maker as Miami built and protected its lead. The efficiency and two-way impact held up on a night when the Heat needed their best player on the road as he’s been the clear superstar this entire trip.

Winner: Davion Mitchell

Skinny: Davion finished with 19 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals in 38 minutes. He was the primary connector on a night when Miami’s half-court offense was inconsistent, and he helped keep the offense moving after the Jazz made their fourth-quarter push. The playmaking volume and secondary scoring were important when the supporting cast went quiet.

Loser: Klay Thompson

Skinny: Klay went 2-of-10 from three and finished with 11 points on 3-of-13 shooting in 30 minutes. He contributed a couple of blocks that helped seal the late stages, but the perimeter volume was inefficient and the Heat needed more consistent spacing from him. The recent hot stretch from deep didn’t carry over against a Jazz team that was already missing multiple regulars. But after this long stretch on the road, he was due for one of these games.

Winner: Pelle Larsson

Skinny: Pelle started again and gave Miami a solid shift with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting (2-of-3 from three) and seven rebounds in 31 minutes. He hit a three during a second-quarter run that helped stretch the lead, and he stayed active on the glass. The efficiency and rebounding from the wing spot were useful on a night when the Heat’s overall shooting percentage was modest.