Whiteside extended his shot-block season lead out to 57 over second place Serge Ibaka with 11 on the night in 38:29. Miami's second-year starting center (and four-year veteran) scored 19 points on eight-of-13 shooting, making three-of-five from the line with two assists and a steal. He earned a plus-13 rating for the night, grabbing six offensive and 11 defensive rebounds for his second double-double of the season. This was his 22nd appearance on the Five Stars.
I told Coach when I got on the bus my knee felt the best it's felt since I injured it.