nba Game Recap
Miami Defeats Brooklyn 96-95 - Recap
The Nets were burned for 31 points by Jimmy Butler on Monday as the Heat picked up a 96-95 win at Barclays Center.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -1.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting UNDER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an UNDER play.
Tyler Herro had 29 points for Miami and Bam Adebayo chipped in with 11 points. Kyle Lowry had 5 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 20 boards.
The Nets got a 26-point performance from Mikal Bridges, who was supported by 23 points from Cam Thomas. Mikal Bridges had 6 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 45-31 at the break.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-51.
Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Raptors. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Portland.