Heat Defeat Pelicans 123-111 in Final Game Before All-Star Break

Miami's short-handed squad led by Bam Adebayo's big night

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Miami Heat, missing several key players, defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. Bam Adebayo led the way for Miami, scoring 27 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and recording 4 blocks.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Heat in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, despite dealing with injuries to their roster. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are trying to maintain their position in the Western Conference standings.

The details

Miami was without several starters, including Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, but Adebayo stepped up with a dominant performance. The Heat also got strong contributions from Gabe Vincent and Max Strus, who scored 20 and 18 points respectively. New Orleans was led by Brandon Ingram's 29 points, but couldn't overcome Miami's balanced attack.

  • The game took place on February 12, 2026, the final game for both teams before the NBA All-Star break.

The players

Bam Adebayo

The All-Star center for the Miami Heat, who had a big game with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

Brandon Ingram

The Pelicans' leading scorer, who had 29 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game with the guys we were missing, but the team stepped up and got the job done.”

— Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach, Miami Heat (nhregister.com)

The takeaway

The Heat's ability to win without several of their top players shows the depth and resilience of the team, which will be important as they look to secure a playoff spot in the second half of the season.