The Miami Heat (43-34) secured a convincing 119-104 win against the Houston Rockets (38-39), with Jimmy Butler leading the charge with 22 points, supported by Bam Adebayo’s 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Despite a brief resurgence from the Rockets in the fourth quarter, fueled by Jalen Green’s 3-pointers, the Heat maintained control, sealing the victory with a 20-5 run.
Houston’s efforts were marred by technical fouls for Jalen Green and coach Ime Udoka, highlighting the frustration during the game.
Tyler Herro made a significant impact in his return after missing 20 games due to injury, contributing 17 points, six assists, and five rebounds for the Heat.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 21 points, while Dillon Brooks added 18, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome Miami’s dominant performance.
