The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games after securing a 137-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Miami improved its record to 7-6 on the season following the commanding performance, per “reports”.
Klay Thompson finished the matchup with 26 points after shooting 10-of-17 from the field, including six three-pointers, as detailed by “Yahoo Sports”.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a stellar all-around performance with 34 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks, according to “Yahoo Sports” and “ClutchPoints”.
During the game, Antetokounmpo executed a no-look, between-the-legs pass to Thompson in the corner for a three-pointer, as reported by “Yahoo Sports”.
Following the victory, Thompson heaped heavy praise on his teammate’s passing ability and compared his court vision to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Thompson specifically highlighted the star’s high-level passing execution during a postgame address, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
“That was a testament to Giannis’ skill level,” Thompson stated, via “Yahoo Sports”.
Thompson continued by noting that people often focus on physical traits rather than playmaking, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
“People get enamored with his ability to dunk and run, but my goodness, he’s like Magic at times with his vision,” Thompson added, per “Yahoo Sports”.
The veteran guard also used a football analogy to describe the precision of the assist, as noted by “Yahoo Sports”.
“That was an incredible snap,” Thompson explained, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points to the winning effort, while Davion Mitchell chipped in 15 points and nine assists, per “Yahoo Sports”.
The Heat will attempt to continue their momentum when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday, according to “Yahoo Sports”.