NEW ORLEANS — The Miami Heat’s six-game trip began with two losses, but it ended with four straight wins.
The Heat (36-20) extended its winning streak to four with a 112-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (22-33) on Thursday night at Smoothie King Center. Miami closed the six-game trip with an impressive 4-2 record and remains at the top of the Eastern Conference.
On the way to the win, the Heat dominated the third quarter for a fourth consecutive game. Miami outscored New Orleans 27-18 in the third quarter to turn a one-point halftime lead into a 10-point advantage entering the fourth behind a strong defensive effort that forced the Pelicans into six turnovers in the period.
