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Miami Heat: Willie Reed is an effective substitute for Hassan Whiteside

In the Miami Heat’s latest loss to the Phoenix Suns, center Willie Reed provided a spark in what was an otherwise disappointing night. Filling in for injured center Hassan Whiteside, Reed posted 22 points and 18 rebounds – both career highs – as the Heat fell to the Suns 99-90. Reed shot 11-of-16 from the field and also contributed two assists, two blocks and a steal in his 32 minutes of action. Furthermore, he was a team high plus -6 while on the floor.

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This was Reed’s first start as a member of the Heat, and he sure made the most of it.