The Pelicans defeated the Heat, 111-88. CJ McCollum recorded 30 points (6-12 3PM), seven assists, and five rebounds for the Pelicans, with Jose Alvarado adding a season-high 17 points and four 3PM in the victory. Jimmy Butler tallied 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds for the Heat in the losing effort. The Pelicans improve to 43-27, while the Heat fall to 38-32.