nba Game Recap
Heat Down Charlotte 114-99 - Match Report
Charlotte was victimized for 32 points and 10 rebounds by Jimmy Butler as the Heat defeated the Hornets 114-99 in NBA action on Friday.
Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 221.5.
Miami got 26 points from Bam Adebayo and another 26 points from Tyler Herro. Tyler Herro contributed 6 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Charlotte got 23 points from Gordon Hayward in a losing cause and another 22 points from Miles Bridges. LaMelo Ball contributed 6 assists for the Hornets, while Miles Bridges had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Miami were victorious, as the score was 64-46 at the break.
Miami had a 60-37 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 Charlotte, they head home to face Portland.