Wade scores 28 as Heat beat Nets 104-98
Dwyane Wade scored 28 points (12 in the first quarter), and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-98.
The Heat took control with a 21-8 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 11.
The Nets got within 86-85 on Donald Sloan’s three-point play with 7:31 to play, but Chris Bosh answered with a free throw, and the Nets got no closer.
During clutch time, the Heat outscored the Nets 5-2. Wade (No. 4 in clutch wins added, 2015-16) scored 4 of the Heat’s 5 on 2 for 2 shooting.
Hassan Whiteside had 20 points (14 in the paint) and 13 rebounds on 7 for 10 shooting.
For the Nets, Brook Lopez scored 25 points on 12 for 16 shooting, and Jarrett Jack added 22 points and 10 assists.
The Heat shot 53.3% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the Nets’ 47.2% and 25.0%.