nba Game Recap
Heat vs Rockets Final: 119-104 - Recap
Miami earned a 119-104 victory over Houston on Friday, getting 22 points from Jimmy Butler at Toyota Center.
Miami was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 217.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Miami got 18 points from Bam Adebayo and another 17 points from Tyler Herro. Tyler Herro contributed 6 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Houston got 21 points from Jalen Green in a losing cause and another 18 points from Dillon Brooks. Fred VanVleet contributed 8 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. had 8 rebounds.
The Heat hit the break winning 64-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami had a 48-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Miami heads into a battle against the Pacers. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.