The Miami Heat always win, and that proved to be the story once again at the Kasia Center against the Houston Rockets, where they emerged 115-105 winners despite a strong performance from Kevin Durant, who finished with 32 points and eight assists on 12-20 overall shooting. The Heat came back with a strong finish in the second quarter, 19–24, and scored 30–22 in the final to eventually win easily.
After the game, Durant was seen handing his signed jersey to none other than Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was among the thousands in attendance at the matchup. According to a post on X by ClutchPoints, the two were seen talking and dancing after the game, with Durant taking his time to sign the jersey he was wearing. Higgins returned the favor with his own signed Bengals jersey, with his number 5 on the back.
Kevin Durant and Bengals WR Tee Higgins swap jerseys after Rockets-Heat game 🔥
(via @NBAonPrime)
pic.twitter.com/DucYB6rvy4– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 28 February 2026
Regardless, the win snapped a two-game losing streak for Miami, moving them to 32–29 for the season and 8th in the Eastern Conference. Bam Adebayo was the highlight of the game, finishing with a team-high 24 points and 11 rebounds. Adebayo shot an efficient 9-of-17 from the field, spread the floor by hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and finished with a team-best +16 plus/minus rating.
Rookie big man Kel’El Ware had a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 15 rebounds off the bench. Pelle Larsson scored 20 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, while Tyler Herro added 18 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
Jaime Jacquez Jr. scored 14 points as the Heat shot 50% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, while the Rockets shot a poor 43.2% from the field and 25% from three-point territory.
Despite the loss, Kevin Durant was arguably the best player on the court.
Along with 32 points and eight assists, KD also had six rebounds, while he shot a perfect 12-of-20 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the foul line. The Rockets suffered from their poor shooting all night and never threatened to take control in the final quarter.
They will now take on the Washington Wizards in hopes of getting back to winning ways. The Heat will next host the Brooklyn Nets.
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