How it Happened:
Michael Beasley opened the game on fire against the team that drafted him, shooting 9-11 in the first half and pouring in 20 points. The Heat, however, took a 64-47 lead into the locker room behind 13 points from Kelly Olynyk. New York cut a 21-point deficient to nine midway through the third quarter. Miami held their ground, shooting 63% as a team and headed into the fourth quarter with a 22-point lead. Miami closed out the victory with a score of 119-98.
Knick of the Night:
Enes Kanter led New York in scoring with 23 points (8-13 FG).