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Sensabaugh’s Decisive Three Propels Jazz Past Heat in 115-111 Triumph

Lauri Markkanen trying to score in Miami's basket despite Kel'el Ware's defence

Key Takeaways:

  • Utah Jazz claimed a 115-111 victory over the Miami Heat
  • Brice Sensabaugh scored a go-ahead three-pointer with 47 seconds left, finishing with 14 points
  • The Jazz secured only their fifth win in their last 23 outings

Match Overview

Brice Sensabaugh delivered a pivotal moment for the Utah Jazz by sinking a clutch three-pointer with just 47 seconds left on the clock, sealing a 115-111 win against the Miami Heat on Monday night in Miami.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was the leading scorer for the Jazz, contributing 22 points. Lauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey each added 16 points, with Markkanen also collecting 17 points and Kyle Filipowski recording a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Jazz overturned a 15-point deficit in the first quarter and closed the first half on a 14-2 run, taking a 61-52 lead into the break after a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Isaiah Collier.

Decisive Fourth Quarter

Utah managed to erase a 108-103 deficit with 3:32 remaining. Isaiah Collier cut the Heat’s lead to just one with a jumper at the 1:23 mark, making it 111-110. Sensabaugh, who ended the contest with 14 points, then hit a critical three-pointer to give Utah the lead.

Miami had two late opportunities to claim the game. Andrew Wiggins missed a short jumper with 36 seconds left, and Kasparas Jakucionis misfired on a corner three with only 4 seconds remaining. Sensabaugh secured the win for Utah after converting two free throws with 3 seconds left.

Statistical Comparison

Top Scorer – JazzPointsTop Scorer – HeatPoints
Jaren Jackson Jr.22Andrew Wiggins26
Lauri Markkanen17Bam Adebayo23 (11 rebounds)
Kyle Filipowski16 (11 rebounds)Kasparas Jakucionis20

Additional Game Notes

  • The Jazz outscored the Heat in the paint 54-30
  • Utah’s coach Will Hardy opted to rest Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter for a second consecutive match. Jackson had joined the Jazz in a trade with Memphis on 3 February. Jusuf Nurkic, who totalled 10 points and 16 rebounds, also did not feature in the final period
  • Miami’s Norman Powell (back tightness) and Pelle Larsson (right forearm strain) were both unavailable, while Tyler Herro remains sidelined with a rib injury sustained on 17 January. Keyonte George missed out for Utah due to a right ankle sprain

Looking Ahead

  • The Jazz are set to host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night
  • The Miami Heat will be in action at New Orleans on Wednesday night

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