nba Game Recap
Heat vs Magic Final: 111-103 - Recap
The Heat got a 27-point performance from Jimmy Butler, who added 11 assists as Miami ran past Orlando 111-103 on Thursday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Bettors who backed the Heat were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -9.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 210.0.
Kelly Olynyk had 20 points for Miami and Tyler Herro chipped in with 17 points. Jimmy Butler had 11 assists for the Heat, while Jimmy Butler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Orlando got 24 points from Nikola Vucevic in a losing cause and another 21 points from Dwayne Bacon. Michael Carter-Williams contributed 7 assists for the Magic, while Nikola Vucevic had 17 rebounds.
Miami led at halftime, 63-58.
The rebound battle favored Orlando as they grabbed 57 boards, while Miami only had 44
Miami heads into a battle against the Bulls. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.