I like the Heat to bounce back after a disappointing loss at Philadelphia against a Houston team that's four games back of the play-in tournament-bound Warriors, who torched them last night for 133 points in a game I predicted to be low-scoring. Houston's defense has fallen off since its 11-game winning streak and last night was the proof. In their last three losses, the Rockets have allowed 123.7 points per game, the second-highest PPG average in the NBA.

With only a half-game lead over Philadelphia in the EC standings, Miami needs this win. Tyler Herro is expected to return to action tonight, boosting Miami's spirits. I'll wager on the Heat at -137 ML odds to win Friday in H-Town.