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The Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 115–105 on February 28 at Kaseya Center, holding the visitors to a sluggish fourth quarter that proved decisive. Bam Adebayo led Miami with 24 points while Patty Larsson contributed 20, anchoring a balanced offensive attack that shot 50% from the field and connected on 11 three-pointers. Kevin Durant paced Houston with 32 points and A.J. Thompson added 20, but the Rockets struggled with efficiency at 43.2% overall and managed just 9 threes despite 26 assists. Miami's defense tightened in the final frame, holding Houston to just 22 points after a competitive third quarter, and the Heat's 117.6 offensive rating versus their 105.8 defensive rating underscored their control. The game fell shy of the Vegas total of 226.5, with both teams combining for 220 points. Houston's six steals could not overcome Miami's discipline—the Heat committed only 13 turnovers compared to Houston's 10—as the home team's third-quarter surge (34 points) proved crucial. The result extends Miami's home-court advantage and leaves Houston searching for consistency on the road.
