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Orlando Falls 102-97 to Heat - Recap

Jimmy Butler went off for 29 points and added 7 rebounds leading Miami over Orlando, 102-97, on Sunday at Amway Center.

The Heat won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.

Tyler Herro had 22 points for Miami and Kelly Olynyk chipped in with 18 points. Jimmy Butler had 9 assists for the Heat, while Tyler Herro was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Orlando got 38 points from Nikola Vucevic in a losing cause and another 31 points from Terrence Ross. Michael Carter-Williams contributed 7 assists for the Magic, while Nikola Vucevic had 10 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break winning 48-45 before taking care of business in the second half.

Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-43.

Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cavaliers. The Magic will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.