nba Game Recap
Heat Down Philadelphia 101-99 - Match Report
Miami got 23 points and 11 rebounds from Jimmy Butler en route to a 101-99 victory over Philadelphia on Monday at Wells Fargo Center.
Bettors who backed the Heat were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 217.0.
Gabe Vincent had 14 points for Miami and Bam Adebayo chipped in with 13 points. Jimmy Butler had 9 assists for the Heat, while Jimmy Butler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The 76ers got a 27-point performance from Joel Embiid, who was supported by 23 points from Tyrese Maxey. James Harden had 12 assists in a losing cause for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Miami were victorious, as the score was 58-50 at the break.
Philadelphia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-37.