Rockets Extend Win Streak to 9 as Heat's Slide Reaches 10

Houston's Fred VanVleet shines with 37 points, while Miami faces its longest losing streak since 2007-08 and struggles to hold playoff hopes.

Fred VanVleet led the Houston Rockets with 37 points, including a season-high nine three-pointers, in their 102-98 victory over the Miami Heat.
The Rockets have now won nine consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA, and remain second in the Western Conference standings.
The Miami Heat's 10-game losing streak marks their longest since the 2007-08 season, ensuring their first losing record since 2018-19.
Miami squandered its 20th double-digit lead of the season, a league-high, despite strong performances from Andrew Wiggins and rookie Kel’el Ware.
Houston dominated the rebounding battle 46-34, continuing their league-leading rebounding dominance and securing their eighth consecutive game with the rebounding edge.