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Miami Defeats Dallas 123-118 - Recap
Dallas was victimized by Jimmy Butler for 33 points as the Heat defeated the Mavericks 123-118 in NBA action on Sunday.
Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 222.0.
Bam Adebayo had 19 points for Miami and Tyler Herro chipped in with 18 points. Jimmy Butler had 6 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Mavericks got a 27-point performance from Kyrie Irving, who was supported by 21 points from PJ Washington. Spencer Dinwiddie had 7 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Dereck Lively II grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Miami were victorious, as the score was 56-51 at the break.
Dallas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 59-57.
Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Mavericks will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.