Miami built a cushion in the second quarter, outscoring New Orleans 40-28 to take a 73-64 lead, but the Pelicans answered with a 32-20 third quarter to retake a 96-93 edge entering the fourth.
9 minutes, adding four rebounds and four assists. 2 minutes. Davion Mitchell ran the offense with seven assists and nine points, finishing plus-15.
Miami won this game in the paint and off live-ball mistakes.
18 points on 8-for-13 shooting in under 18 minutes.
The Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 at Kaseya Center, pulling away with a 35-22 fourth quarter built on live-ball mistakes. Both teams are 0-0 in the preseason, but Miami's control…