nba Game Recap
Heat Down Detroit 118-105 - Match Report
Detroit was scorched by Jimmy Butler for 27 points as the Heat defeated the Pistons 118-105 in NBA action on Tuesday.
Miami won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 216.5.
Miami got 22 points from Gabe Vincent and another 18 points from Tyler Herro. Jimmy Butler contributed 8 assists, while Jimmy Butler cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Detroit got 30 points from Jaden Ivey in a losing cause and another 20 points from Jalen Duren. Killian Hayes contributed 8 assists for the Pistons, while Jalen Duren had 14 rebounds.
Miami led at halftime, 59-52.
The rebound battle favored Detroit as they grabbed 35 boards, while Miami only had 33
Miami heads into a battle against the 76ers. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.