MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Jimmy Butler had a triple-double in his return from a sprained right ankle, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Miami Heat’s 113-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
With Miami without starters Bam Adebayo (bruised left knee) and Kyle Lowry (rest), Butler shot 10 of 12 from the field and made 10 of 12 free throws after missing the previous three games.
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Tyler Herro scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, and Max Strus added 15 points for the Heat.