The Miami Heat got an easy win at home against a short-handed Brooklyn Nets team.
The Miami Heat set the tone early, as Hassan Whiteside established his dominance around the rim and Goran Dragic attacked the crevices of an already-shaky Brooklyn Nets defense.
Miami got out to an early 11 point lead before the Nets went on a 10-0 run to end the second half and bring the score to within a point. However, the Heat dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Nets 38-17 in the period.
While the final score hardly means much in the preseason (Miami is now 2-1) it was reassuring to see the team generate points from ball movement. 14 guys played, but almost all of the core group scored in double digits. The team made 12 of 31 three-pointers and 50 percent of their shots overall.
For the Nets, Jeremy Lin scored 16 points on five of eight shooting and five assists. Here is how Miami’s players graded out.
Dion Waiters also finished with 12 points on 4-of-11 shooting off the bench. He didn’t have an assist, though some teammates missed shots as he helped create some offense for others. Tyler Johnson, in his first time coming off the bench this preseason, finished with 14 points and three assists.
Next, the Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs this Friday, Oct. 14, at 8:30 PM ET.