nba Game Recap
Miami Defeats New York 98-96 - Recap
The Heat got a 26-point performance from Jimmy Butler, who added 10 assists as Miami ran past New York 98-96 on Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Bettors who backed the Heat were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 207.5.
Miami got 20 points from Kelly Olynyk and another 19 points from Bam Adebayo. Jimmy Butler contributed 10 assists, while Jimmy Butler cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
New York got 18 points from Elfrid Payton in a losing cause and another 14 points from Derrick Rose. Elfrid Payton contributed 4 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle had 8 rebounds.
The Heat hit the break winning 57-55 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-38.
Miami heads into a battle against the Rockets. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.