The Heat beat the Mavericks 106-82 last night. They are 1-0 in 2016. Okay, on with the links.
A win to start the year: Hassan Whiteside led the Heat in a blowout win over the Mavs Friday night, going for 25 points and 19 rebounds. It was an overall very strong performance by Miami, who ended Dallas’ four-game win streak.
Goran’s finish: Goran Dragic had this sick finish in the open court against the Dallas Mavericks Friday.
D is for Development: Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that rookie Josh Richardson will spend plenty of time with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the D-League this season.