NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points as Miami Heat escape with a victory against the Houston Rockets

#1 Domination on the boards by the Miami Heat

Miami Heat are on a

three game

winning streak

The Miami Heat showed total domination on the glass in this match. They out rebounded the Rockets 61-41. They had a 20-8 advantage on the offensive rebounds. All these extra possessions and second-chance points proved pivotal in a match where neither team shot the ball well.

Hassan Whiteside led the team with 17 rebounds. But he finished with 0 blocks ending his 26 game streak with 1 or more blocks. All the other players chipped in and showed great effort throughout the match. This kind of advantage on the boards at your home almost always guarantees a victory.

Josh Richardson scored a team-high 22 points. Dwayne Wade, who is in the final season of his career, added 10 points to the team total.

The Heat next host the high flying Milwaukee Bucks and will be hoping to maintain their winning streak.