Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Miami Heat on the road Friday. Plus, injury updates and news.

So Williams’ 33 points on 12-of-25 shooting mattered, more specifically his fourth-quarter rampage. But his effort, uncommon for a young player fresh off the unrecognizable performance he’d had in Orlando, pushed OKC over the top.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are known to be an impressive roster, with soon-to-be multiple All-Stars and a host of talented role players. Most nights, they can simply out-talent their opponents. But in a Friday-night win over the Miami Heat — one that pushed their record to 22-5 on the season — they proved their mettle.