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Miami Defeats Indiana 142-132 - Recap
Jimmy Butler scored 36 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Miami on Thursday, leading the Heat to a 142-132 victory over Indiana at Kaseya Center.
The Heat were a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 236.0.
Miami got 24 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and another 19 points from Josh Richardson. Kevin Love contributed 6 assists, while Jimmy Butler cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pacers got a 44-point performance from Tyrese Haliburton, who was supported by 25 points from Obi Toppin. Tyrese Haliburton had 10 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Myles Turner grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Heat hit the break losing 73-64 before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-34.