The 2019-20 NBA finalist Miami Heat earned their first win of the season with a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, despite Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's dominating performances on Christmas Day.This was just the first of what promises to be a day full of entertainment and excitement from this year's NBA Christmas Day slate.Check out the complete 2020-21 NBA schedule right here.With Miami missing star player Jimmy Butler limited to 16 minutes due to an injured ankle, the Heat's experience and impressive shooting were enough to hold off the young Pelicans. The leading scorer for the Heat was Duncan Robinson, who drained six 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 23.Zion Williamson led the New Orleans Pelicans scoring by putting up 32 points, followed by Brandon Ingram, who had 28 impressive points of his own.The Miami Heat shot at a historic rate in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans2020 NBA Finals - Game SixThe Miami Heat put on on a shooting display in the first half, setting a Christmas Day record by knocking down 12 three-pointers. Duncan Robinson set an NBA Christmas Day record with six first-half 3-pointers.🔥 Duncan Robinson 🔥His 6 3PM are the most made in a half on Christmas Day! #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/y48GWIiFJm— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2020Duncan Robinson First Half #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/OwqutIM7oH— Γιωργος Δαβιδης (@George__Dav) December 25, 2020Duncan Robinson 6 3s at the half sheesh pic.twitter.com/j4ZBqHE3b3— Dave O'Brien (@DavidOB93) December 25, 2020The best three-point ratings in 2K21. (h/t @AhnFireDigital) pic.twitter.com/yId5soyrSN— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 5, 2020Duncan Robinson is considered to be one of the top 3-point shooters in all of the NBA. He proved why he deserved to be third on the NBA 2K list for best shooters from behind the arc.That lefty layup off the glass by TYLER HERRO.. Good god this kid is special— J.N.B (@youngbossJNB) December 25, 2020Tyler herro looking kinda nice as a point guard.. pic.twitter.com/Mg9SH8vxzr— TENSAINEXTDOOR (@tensai_al) December 25, 2020After an impressive rookie season and coming up big in the 2019-20 NBA postseason, Tyler Herro earned a starting spot for the Miami Heat. The Heat refused to put him in a trade package for James Harden this off-season, so it will be important for the second-year guard to continue to play at a high level.# of 👌's we hit in the 1st half:👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 pic.twitter.com/wtOKu5GxnY— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 25, 2020If the Miami Heat can continue at this high rate during the season, they will likely be the team to come out of the Eastern Conference once again for the 2020-21 NBA Finals.Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram did their best to keep the New Orleans Pelicans competitiveNew Orleans Pelicans v Miami HeatIn a second half where Jimmy Butler was unable to return to the floor due to an ankle injury, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram did what they could to keep the New Orleans Pelicans close.Brandon İngram 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/iIXfu3u0Oj— profesyonel clipperslı (@1P3GeorgeSZN) December 25, 2020Brandon Ingram gon be a top 10 player soon. Real soon— Himothy 🕸 (@Nashtyboys7) December 25, 2020Brandon Ingram has to be at least All-NBA 2nd team by the end of season...sheesh— ᴛʜᴜɴᴅᴇʀʜᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ. (@shai2023fmvp) December 25, 2020Brandon Ingram pic.twitter.com/RfD5JgUs3K— Disney Gary Clark (@Itamar1710) December 25, 2020Brandon Ingram really is turning into KD 2.0 right before our eyes pic.twitter.com/jpQP3wDIaH— MJs GOAT (@MjsGoat) December 25, 2020Kevin Durant watching Brandon Ingram pic.twitter.com/NbPz71Almv— illest🤠 (@illestReborn) December 25, 2020Coming into the NBA, Brandon's game was frequently compared to Kevin Durant. The New Orleans Pelicans will be hoping he can make that leap this year and earn them a place in the playoffs.It's the Zion & Brandon Ingram show. 🔥 🏀 #Pelicans— James Ese (@bastian3139) December 25, 2020live footage of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram carrying the Pelicans rn pic.twitter.com/QeyQpO9l9u— bby sag 🤍🏹 (@bby_yayaa) December 25, 2020Dude is already this good bro. It’s insane https://t.co/DoFOchkwZ0— IceBook (@IceBook6) December 25, 2020Zion Williamson made his own holiday history by scoring the third-most points by a player 20 or under on Christmas Day, finishing at 32. This is Zion's first season without minute restrictions; expect him to break other records throughout the year. #zionwilliamson will be a superstar— KingLineker (@DLine08) December 25, 2020not a meme just a real life picture of zion williamson and stan van gundy pic.twitter.com/tnGoW3Ht84— Alfie Solomons (@d_durrin) December 25, 2020Even in a loss, the Pelicans' young duo of Zion and BI shined ✨Williamson: 32 Pts, 14 RebIngram: 28 Pts (4-8 3-PT FG) pic.twitter.com/0y8Ubq5JMJ— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, 2020Despite the loss, the New Orleans Pelicans should feel very optimistic about their two young stars' performances on Christmas Day.ALSO READ: NBA Christmas: Which team has won the most games? (sportskeeda.com)