On January 17, 2026, the Miami Heat secured a thrilling 122-120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game's pivotal moment came when Andrew Wiggins hit a crucial 3-pointer with just 31 seconds left, giving Miami the lead for good. Bam Adebayo showcased his prowess, scoring a career-high 30 points and knocking down six 3-pointers. The Heat's bench contributed significantly, with Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Simone Fontecchio, and Myron Gardner combining for 24 points. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 39 points, while Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell added 18 and 15 points, respectively. The game took a turn when Thunder player Jalen Williams had to exit the game due to right thigh soreness, limping off the court. Despite this setback, the Thunder had a chance to tie the game, but Chet Holmgren missed a crucial inbounds pass, allowing Miami to secure the rebound. The Heat's defense stepped up, and they held on to win, marking Oklahoma City's first loss of the season when they scored at least 120 points. Entering the game, the Thunder had an impressive 24-0 record in such high-scoring games. Miami's absence of key players, including Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr., due to injuries, further emphasized the team's resilience. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's remarkable scoring streak continued, as he scored at least 20 points in his 113th consecutive regular-season game, just 13 games shy of Wilt Chamberlain's record. This was the 77th time during his streak that Gilgeous-Alexander reached 30 or more points, with only one instance of scoring exactly 20 points during the streak, which occurred in a previous game against Houston. The Thunder will now travel to Cleveland, while the Heat will face Golden State in their upcoming matches.
