Nets Belt Heat

     The Brooklyn Nets eased by the Miami Heat 109-105 at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. The Heat extended their losing streak to four games. 

     Miami(1-4) held a 32-29 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Heat were up by double-digits 56-46 going into halftime. 

     Brooklyn(2-2) barely outscored their opponent 29-27 in the third quarter, but they were down 83-75. The Nets went on a 14-3 run to begin the fourth quarter and did not trail for the remainder of the game.  

     Tyler Herro had a game-high 30 points for the Heat. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 21 points along with 13 rebounds. Jimmy Butler was able to contribute 20 points and seven rebounds. 

     The Nets were led by Mikal Bridges with a club-high 21 points. Armoni Brooks and Lonnie Walker IV both came off the bench with 17 points each.