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New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Recap - Heat Win 96-92

The Heat got 24 points from Jimmy Butler as Miami ran past New York 96-92 on Friday at Kaseya Center.

Bettors who backed the Heat were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 204.5.

Bam Adebayo had 23 points for Miami and Max Strus chipped in with 14 points. Kyle Lowry had 9 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

New York got 41 points from Jalen Brunson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Julius Randle. Quentin Grimes contributed 3 assists for the Knicks, while Mitchell Robinson had 11 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break winning 51-50 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored New York as they grabbed 41 boards, while Miami only had 40