Heat Hold Off Rockets, 125-119
The Miami Heat went into their home game against the Rockets riding a four-game winning streak and stretched it to five by going on a fourth quarter run in a 125-119 win.
It seemed like there were only six players on the court as the Heat's trio of LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade each scored 30 points or better while the Rockets had big scoring efforts from Kevin Martin, Kyle Lowry, and Luis Scola who each scored 25 points or more.
The Heat led by seven points in the third quarter, but the Rockets went on a 19-4 run to take an eight point lead.
Miami came back late in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points in the final five minutes to seal the victory.
The Heat shot 50 percent from the field, and 82 percent from the free-throw line. Miami out-rebounded Houston 48-33.
The Rockets fall to a 38-35 record, while the Heat improved to 51-22.
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