The Rockets narrowly defeated the Heat 123-122. Kevin Durant contributed 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Klay Thompson added 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo's 32 points, 21 rebounds, and 4 assists weren't enough to secure a victory, while Tyler Herro had 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, the Rockets started with an 8-0 run to take the lead, but the Heat quickly adjusted and took the lead, at one point extending it to double digits. The Rockets then rallied to close the gap and regain the lead at the end of the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led by 3 points. In the second quarter, Thompson and Adebayo battled fiercely in the paint, keeping the score close. The Heat briefly took the lead thanks to a crucial three-pointer from Mitchell. At halftime, the Rockets led 64-63.

After switching sides, the Heat went on a run to widen the gap. Herro and Vontaykio scored consecutively, helping their team establish a lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Heat led 96-87 . In the final quarter, the Rockets rallied to take the lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Durant and Sheppard. The Heat regained the lead in the crucial moments, but Thompson made a game-winning putback at the buzzer. Ultimately, the Rockets narrowly defeated the Heat 123-122 .

Heat player statistics

Adebayo 32 points, 21 rebounds , 4 assists; Herro 25 points, 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Vontaykeo 21 points, 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Larson 19 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Mitchell 15 points, 1 rebound, 9 assists; Gardner 8 points, 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Smith 2 points , 2 assists; Weir 1 rebound; Jakuchionis 1 rebound , 3 assists .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 27 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Thompson 24 points , 18 rebounds , 4 assists; Sheppard 23 points, 2 rebounds, 14 assists; Shen Jing 19 points , 12 rebounds , 3 assists ; Smith 13 points , 4 rebounds , 4 assists ; Holiday 8 points , 2 assists; Ethan 7 points , 3 rebounds; Finney - Smith 1 point , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Okogie 1 point.

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