Tyler Herro had to have a career game on Thursday for the Miami Heat to avoid becoming the Houston Rockets' third high-profile victim in a row.

Herro led his team to a 111-108 victory with a game- and career-high 41 points on 13 of 20 shooting, including 10-of-15 from three-point range.

Jimmy Butler, an All-Star teammate of his, played an excellent supporting role, with 20 points (on 7 of 13 shooting), 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.

Jalen Green led the Rockets, who were coming off victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, in scoring once more with 22 points (eight of 21), while Kevin Porter Jr. was more productive with 21 points (10 of 17), five assists, and four steals.

The Heat have won three straight games to level their record at 15-15, and when they play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday to wrap out their four-game road trip, they will have a great chance to move above.500.

Just sit back and enjoy the Boy Wonder masterclass 🪄 pic.twitter.com/KQoh6wSbUC

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 16, 2022

Morant dominates the Bucks

The Memphis Grizzlies led by 46 points after three quarters of their blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks, allowing the starters to ride the bench down the stretch on the way to a 142-101 final score.

Last year's Most Improved Player, Ja Morant, was at the center of the Grizzlies' success with 25 points (nine-of-21), 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while eight Memphis players reached double-figures.

With the win, the Grizzlies improved their record to 19-9 and now sit alone atop the Western Conference.

whew. @JaMorant x @brandonclarke23 pic.twitter.com/TV3Gum0X1j

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 16, 2022

Jazz fight off the Pelicans in overtime

The Utah Jazz continue to win at home, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 to improve their record at Vivint Arena to 11-5 this season.

It is the second game in a row the Jazz have defeated the Pelicans after Tuesday's 121-100 triumph, with Jordan Clarkson proving the hero this time around.

Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points on 15-of-26 shooting, adding eight rebounds and two steals, including the first four points of overtime after Pelicans youngster Trey Murphy III forced the extra period with a three-pointer in the dying seconds of regulation.

Jordan drops a season-high 39 against the Pelicans 🫡#TakeNote | @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/YS06GmAJ17

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 16, 2022