HOUSTON – Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 37 points and the short-handed Miami Heat built a big lead early and held on for a 120-110 win over the Houston Rockets.
The Heat extended their winning streak to five games.
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Miami’s previous game scheduled for Wednesday night at San Antonio was postponed because the Heat didn’t have enough players.
They still had seven players out Friday.
Miami received a boost with the return of Kyle Lowry, who had 12 points after missing two games due to health and safety protocols.