Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) and forward Kelly Olynyk (41) react after a foul call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City.
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) and forward Kelly Olynyk (41) react after a foul call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. George Frey, Associated Press
By Tom Ripplinger

The Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz 126-123 Saturday evening at Vivint Arena, pushing Utah’s losing streak to four straight games.

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The loss drops the Jazz to 12-6 in Salt Lake City and snaps their four-game home win streak. 

  • The Jazz had a decided advantage over the Heat from beyond the arc, outscoring their visitors 51-39 from 3. But Miami made up for that, shooting a 50.6% field goal percentage and using a Tyler Herro buzzer-beating 3 to earn the win.
  • The Jazz bench was paced by Malik Beasley, who finished the night with 17 points in just over 18 minutes. Utah’s bench combined for 45 points.  
  • For the seventh consecutive game, Lauri Markkanen scored 20-plus points, finishing Saturday night with 29. It marked the fourth straight contest he led the Jazz in points and 19th time this season. 
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Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) fights for a rebound with Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry, front, and center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, back, and Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith, front, vie for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) is defended by Miami Heat guard Max Strus during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy yells at officials during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) and forward Kelly Olynyk (41) react after a foul call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) defends against Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) is pressured by Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) blocks the shot of Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo, right, dunks over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) looks for an opening duirng the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo, front, and Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk scramble for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey) | George Frey, Associated Press
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