Hot against the Pelicans, Duncan Robinson achieved a historic match for Christmas Day. Miami can say thank you for his first win of the season.
After advancing to the final last year, the Heat logically received an invitation from the league for Christmas Day this year. Their opposition? The Pelicans, who won their first game a few days ago. Unfortunately for them, they did not succeed in doing this Friday evening.
Yes, it is the Heat who seized this success, quite easily with a difference in the last quarter: final score of 111-98, despite a Zion Williamson at 32 points and 14 rebounds.
It must be said that opposite, there was the respondent. However, Jimmy Butler came out injured from ankle pain. No problem, Duncan Robinson is there. The full-back had a great game and confirms that he is one of the best shooters around. His stats? 23 points, 8/14 shooting, 7/13 three-point, as well as 5 rebounds.
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18 POINTS
6/8 long distance ????#NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/UVHeVaNWMe— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) December 25, 2020
By halftime, Robinson was already 18 points 6/8 behind the arc (record for a Christmas Day), which is to say his huge heat stroke. Except that he did not succeed in chaining and spent the end of the match on the bench. However, we can appreciate its contribution.
Other players have taken over, such as rookie Precious Achiuwa, author of 11 points and 3 rebounds off the bench. The pivot has scored points, and Miami confirms having an already well supplied workforce.
When Duncan Robinson shoots like this, it’s hard to stop him. He confirms that he is one of the best in this field.
