115
–
138
RECAP
Miami took control through physical play and consistent pressure.
Lauri Markkanen led with 32 points and set the tone throughout.
Live Recap
Miami 138 · Houston 115
- TIPFrom the opening possessions, it had that ‘anything can happen’ feel.
- EARLYThe game settled into a rhythm early, with Miami slightly cleaner.
- EARLYThe middle quarters were about discipline — one extra pass, one extra stop.
- MIDMiami punished misses immediately — fastbreak points piled up.
- SWINGMiami owned the glass — extra chances, extra possessions.
- SWINGThe bench minutes mattered — second unit kept the pressure on.
- LATEMiami created real breathing room late — and never gave it back.
- LATE⭐ Lauri Markkanen delivered a tone-setting performance — 32 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST.
- FINALScore holds: Miami 138, Houston 115.
Buckets Everywhere Fastbreak Pressure Paint Control Bench Spark Ball Movement
FG%
58.3%
REB
45
AST
39
FASTBREAK
27
What Decided the Game
- Miami controlled the glass and created extra scoring chances.
- Miami moved the ball better, creating higher quality looks.
- Miami dominated inside, scoring consistently in the paint.
