In a thrilling overtime clash, the Miami Heat (24-16) secured a narrow 96-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets (16-23), marked by Jimmy Butler’s impactful return after a seven-game absence with a sprained toe.
Butler, contributing 31 points, sealed the win with two crucial free throws in the dying seconds of overtime. Tyler Herro’s 29 points and 11 rebounds, along with Bam Adebayo’s 20 rebounds, fueled Miami’s third consecutive triumph.
The top scorers for Brooklyn were Mikal Bridges (26 points), Cam Thomas (23 points) and Royce O’Neale (15 points).
