NBA: Rockets stretch winning run to 9, beat skidding Heat
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Houston Rockets won their ninth consecutive game, defeating the Miami Heat 102-98. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 37 points, including 9 three-pointers, while the Heat's Andrew Wiggins scored a team-high 30 points, with 20 in the second quarter alone. The Rockets outrebounded the Heat and capitalized on second-chance points, maintaining their strong performance in the NBA.
Key Points
Houston Rockets won their ninth straight game against the Miami Heat with a final score of 102-98.
Fred VanVleet of the Rockets scored a game-high 37 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
Andrew Wiggins led the Heat with 30 points, scoring 20 in the second quarter, but only managed 2 points in the fourth.
The Rockets outrebounded the Heat 46-34 and had a significant advantage in offensive rebounds.
Miami Heat have now lost 10 consecutive games.
