A dominant Bam Adebayo performance, the latest on Jimmy Butler’s injury and more from the Heat’s road win over the Pacers

The Miami Heat (5-6) bounced back for a much-needed victory without Jimmy Butler against the Indiana Pacers (5-7) 124-111. Here’s a look at four major takeaways

The Heat improved to 5-6, 1-1 in the NBA Cup. The teams play again on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5 p.m. Heat guard Tyler Herro added 20 points as Miami had seven scorers in double figures.

The Miami Heat head to Indiana eyeing an opportunity to bounce back. Having lost three of their last four, the Heat are only 1.5 games out of third place in the East, where only all but three teams sit under .500 entering Friday. Miami can also heighten its chase for the Emirate NBA Cup.

The Miami Heat evened their NBA Cup record to 1-1 with a 124-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers Friday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Bam Adebayo led the