Tyler Herro performed a key position in serving to Miami Warmth rally from a 12-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets earlier than being ejected within the closing minute.
Herro scored a game-high 27 factors and 9 assists as Miami gained 104-100 in Texas.
The 24-year-old was one in all 4 gamers ejected in a heated closing 47.4 seconds after being concerned in a skirmish with Amen Thompson, Terry Rozier and Jalen Inexperienced.
Miami Warmth sit sixth within the Japanese Convention with the Rockets third within the Western, regardless of back-to-back losses.
Elsewhere, Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder strengthened their grip on high spot within the Western Convention after beating second-placed Memphis Grizzlies 130-106.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 factors to assist Oklahoma lengthen their successful run to 11 video games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made it three wins on the bounce and held off a fightback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-110.
Victor Wembanyama registered 34 factors for the Spurs with Donte DiVincenzo scoring a season-high 26 factors.
The Indiana Pacers earned revenge in opposition to NBA champions the Boston Celtics as Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 factors in a 123-114 win.
The Celtics claimed a snug 142-105 victory when the 2 sides met on Sunday.
Cole Anthony drove for a lay-up with 1.3 seconds remaining to finish an enormous comeback win for Orlando Magic in opposition to Brooklyn Nets.
Hosts Orlando trailed 17 factors within the fourth quarter earlier than rallying to document a 102-101 triumph.
The Toronto Raptors slumped to a tenth successive loss in opposition to the visiting Atlanta Hawks.
Trae Younger collected 34 factors and 10 assists as Atlanta gained 136-107.