The Rockets edged out the Heat with a 123-122 victory at home on March 21, 2026. Kevin Durant led Houston with 27 points, knocking down five three-pointers while adding three rebounds and three assists. Amen Thompson contributed 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including a perfect 1-of-1 from beyond the arc, and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds. For Miami, Bam Adebayo posted a game-high 32 points and pulled down 21 rebounds in the losing effort.
The win pushes the Rockets to a 43-27 record on the season, while the Heat drop to 38-33. The tightly contested matchup saw both teams battle down to the final possession, with Houston ultimately securing the narrow one-point decision.