Miami Heat’s Kel’el Ware Reacts to a Career-Best Performance






Kel’el Ware finished with arguably his best game as a professional, shining on both ends of the floor.


Despite his performance, the Miami Heat lost to the New York Knicks 132-125 on December 21. The loss was the Heat’s seventh in their last eight games.


“I’m not trying to put up points for my own looks,” Ware said. “I’m trying to put them up so we can get some points on the boards, and especially with the rebounds, so we can come up with the win.”


Ware finished the game with a career-high 28 points on 11-15 from the field and 19 rebounds. Ware also went 5-7 from three, the second-most in a game in his early career.


The second-year center out of Indiana has flashed throughout the season. Ware has struggled with inconsistency like many young players, but his highs are undoubtedly high.


Ware is ranked 12th in the NBA and leads the Heat in double-doubles with 12 this season. He’s had three straight 20-point double-doubles.


Ware’s athleticism around the rim was considered one of his strong suits coming out of the draft, but the center has improved his three-point shooting.


Ware is shooting 45.6% from three this season. He leads all eligible centers in three-point percentage.