Heat Dispose Rockets

     The Miami Heat flew by the Houston Rockets 119-104 on Friday night at Toyota Center. The Heat, who began a three-game road trip, have won five of their last six road games. 

     Both clubs were tied 29-29 after one quarter. Miami(43-34) outscored their opponent 37-32 during the second quarter and had a 66-61 halftime lead. 

     Houston(38-39) could not cut into the lead in the early portion of the second half and were down 93-83 at the end of three quarters. Heat increased their scoring pace in the final quarter. 

     Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 22 points. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Tyler Herro returned after a lengthy absence of 20 games and dropped in 17 points. Jalen Green had a team-high 21 points for the Rockets.