Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 factors within the fourth quarter because the Houston Rockets gained their ninth straight sport, defeating the host Miami Warmth 102-98 on Friday evening.
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After scoring simply three factors within the first quarter, VanVleet scored 9 within the second and 12 within the third to get going.
He made 13-of-17 pictures from the ground, together with 9-of-11 on 3-pointers. He added 2-of-4 on free throws, and he had three assists.
Houston has the longest lively win streak within the NBA.
Miami , which has misplaced 10 straight video games, was led by Andrew Wiggins, who scored 20 of his team-high 30 factors within the second quarter. It was the best-scoring quarter of his 11-year NBA profession.
Nevertheless, Wiggins scored simply two factors within the fourth quarter.
Warmth rookie 7-footer Kel’el Ware had a double-double with 16 factors, a game-high 14 rebounds and two blocks.
However Miami did not get its normal manufacturing from Tyler Herro, who entered the sport averaging 23.6 factors, or from Bam Adebayo . Herro had simply eight factors. Adebayo had 16 factors, together with a banked-in 3-pointer within the closing second when the consequence was not doubtful.
The Rockets, who rank No. 1 within the NBA in rebound margin, offensive boards and second-chance factors, stored to their identification on Friday. Houston outrebounded Miami 46-34, and the Rockets had a 15-5 benefit on the offensive glass.
Miami, because of 66.7 % taking pictures, gained the primary quarter, 27-23. Houston shot simply 43.5 %.
The Warmth, whereas outshooting Houston 62.5 % to 47.6 % within the second quarter, stretched their result in 59-51 at halftime. Houston stayed within the sport with an 11-2 first-half edge on second-chance factors.
Wiggins, within the second quarter, shot 6-for-6, together with 2-for-2 from deep. He additionally made 6-of-7 free throws.
The primary half featured 11 lead modifications and 7 tie scores.
Houston gained the third quarter, reducing its deficit to 80-78. VanVleet made 4-of-5 pictures within the interval, together with 3-of-3 from deep.
VanVleet stored going within the fourth quarter, and the Warmth misplaced but once more.
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