"Heat's Record-Breaking Victory Led by Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware in NBA Recap"

Bam Adebayo and Kel\'el Ware both achieved double-doubles, with eight other Miami players scoring in double digits as the Heat made history with a 153-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

This game marked the highest-scoring performance in franchise history for the Heat, surpassing their previous record of 149 points in a double-overtime win against the Denver Nuggets on March 19, 2018. It was also their second-largest margin of victory, only behind a 60-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers on March 29, 2024.

Unfortunately for the Pelicans, this game resulted in their biggest regular-season loss in franchise history and the most points they have ever allowed in a game.

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Adebayo finished the game with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Ware contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds for Miami. With this win, the Heat secured the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference and will face the Chicago Bulls in a play-in game on Wednesday.

In another game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Brooklyn Nets 117-71 in Minneapolis. Rudy Gobert led the way for the Timberwolves with a career-high 35 points, helping his team move into seventh place in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Clippers also continued their winning streak, with James Harden's triple-double and Kawhi Leonard's 20-point first half leading them to a 101-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The Kings made a late comeback, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Clippers' lead.

The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 108-102. Darius Garland's 13 fourth-quarter points helped the Cavaliers secure the win, while the Knicks clinched the third seed in the Eastern Conference despite the loss.

The Golden State Warriors also got a much-needed win, with Jimmy Butler III scoring 24 points to lead them to a 103-86 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. This win keeps the Warriors in the race for a top-six spot in the Western Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-119. This win secured the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference for the Bucks, who will face the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

In a blowout game, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 119-89. Julian Phillips had a career-high 23 points for the Bulls, who clinched the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Miami Heat in a play-in game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers also got a big win, with Luka Doncic's 39 points leading them to a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets. This win secured the third seed in the Western Conference for the Lakers, who will face the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics cruised to a 130-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets, with Payton Pritchard scoring a game-high 22 points off the bench. This win secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference for the Celtics.

The Dallas Mavericks also got a big win, with Anthony Davis recording a triple-double in their 124-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors. This win keeps the Mavericks in the race for a play-in spot in the Western Conference.

The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-109. Nikola Jokic's triple-double guaranteed him a spot in the history books as the first center to average a triple-double for a season. This win also keeps the Nuggets in the top six in the Western Conference.

The Oklahoma City Thunder got a big win over the Utah Jazz, with Aaron Wiggins scoring 35 points and Isaiah Joe hitting 10 3-pointers in their 145-111 victory. This loss was the Jazz's 20th in their last 22 games.

The Phoenix Suns ended their eight-game losing streak with a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Ryan Dunn had a career-high 26 points for the Suns, while Bradley Beal added 21 points.

The Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-115, with Trevelin Queen scoring a career-high 25 points off the bench. This win secured the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference for the Magic, who will face the Atlanta Hawks in a play-in game