Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and 11 rebounds, Pelle Larsson added 20 points, and the Miami Heat held off the Houston Rockets, 115-105, on Saturday. Tyler Herro scored 18 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 14, and Kel'el Ware had a 13-point, 15-rebound game for the Heat. Andrew Wiggins, who needed eight stitches to close a laceration inside his mouth, had 12 points for Miami. Kevin Durant finished with 32 points, eight assists, and six rebounds for the Rockets, who got 20 points from Amen Thompson and 14 from Reed Sheppard. Both teams had double-digit leads early, with the Rockets running out to a quick 14-4 edge, but the Heat answered with a 37-14 run to take a 41-28 lead. The game settled down after that, with the sides staying relatively close the rest of the way. Neither team had a double-digit lead in the second half until Larsson hit a pair of free throws with 1:52 left for a 113-103 lead. The Rockets played without Jabari Smith Jr., who was sidelined with a sprained right ankle. He isn't expected to play in Washington on Monday either. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said they'll target when they return home, with Sheppard in the starting lineup in Smith's place. Miami was without Norman Powell, who'll miss at least one week with a right groin strain. Herro, who has been working his way back from injury, got the start in Powell's spot. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he feels for Norm, who wants to be out there for all the games, especially these moments. They'll treat him and see where he is after the week. Up next, the Rockets visit Washington on Monday, and the Heat host Brooklyn on Tuesday.
