The Nets were clearly the hot team to start the game with Nic Claxton and Kyrie Irving both doing work to get out to a nine-point lead. The Nets’ defense was stifling, double-teaming Bam early and holding the Heat to 2/7 shooting. This forced Miami to go to Haywood Highsmith who’s 7 points helped the Heat back within striking distance.
With Oladipo playing like his Indiana self and Jimmy scoring well the Heat took a small lead that would start a back-and-forth battle that lasted pretty much the entire game. The Nets got great scoring from Irving with Miami countering back with Max Strus and Bam.