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Recap - Heat Defeat Cleveland 113-98

Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Miami over Cleveland, 113-98, on Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Miami was a favorite by -11.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 206.5.

Miami got 17 points from Kelly Olynyk and another 15 points from Tyler Herro. Goran Dragic contributed 9 assists, while Jimmy Butler cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Cleveland got 21 points from Collin Sexton in a losing cause and another 16 points from JaVale McGee. Cedi Osman contributed 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen had 10 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break winning 62-48 before taking care of business in the second half.

Miami had a 48-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Miami takes its act on the road to face Memphis looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head home to face Boston.