Miami Heat Sets Franchise Scoring Record in 146-114 Rout of Memphis Grizzlies

The Miami Heat delivered a dominant 146-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, showcasing a fast-paced, high-scoring offense that included a franchise-record 86 points in the first half. Bam Adebayo led the charge with 24 points, including 18 in the first quarter, while teammates Nikola Jovic, Kel’el Ware, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. also contributed significantly. This win came in the wake of guard Terry Rozier's arrest and subsequent leave, yet the team maintained focus and efficiency, shooting 53.9% overall and 47.5% from three-point range. The Heat's coach Erik Spoelstra made a key lineup change by starting Ware alongside Adebayo, which energized their offense and helped maintain pressure throughout the game. Conversely, the Memphis Grizzlies struggled, with Ja Morant held to 12 points on poor shooting and rookie Cedric Coward scoring 16 points after a strong previous game. The Grizzlies had been coming off a 45-point loss to Miami the previous night and faced challenges containing Miami's offensive onslaught during this matchup.