Wade scores 26 as Heat beat Knicks 98-81
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points (14 in the paint), and the Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks 98-81.
The Heat took control with a 16-2 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 19.
For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, and Robin Lopez added 14 points (8 in the first quarter), 14 rebounds and 3 blocks on 6 for 9 shooting.
The Heat shot 47.6% from the field to the Knicks’ 36.8%, held them to 81 points and outscored them 54-30 in the paint. The Knicks’ starters were outscored 19-9 in 10 minutes together.