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Heat dismantle Lakers 101-88 after strong second half

The Miami Heat have their first win streak of the season with a 2-0 start to their homestand after defeating the L.A. Lakers 101-88 on Tuesday.

All that Kobe Bryant vs Dwyane Wade hype...and Kobe get sat out instead. Let's get started.

First Quarter

The Heat opened up with a 13-2 run leading Lakers 15-4, led by Hassan Whiteside's two blocks and six points.

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) November 11, 2015

With under five minutes left, the Heat went up 21-10 and then 23-14, shooting 47% and having a 13-5 edge on rebounds.