Miami Heat defeats arch-rival and confirms they are the fittest team

The big losers of the summer market are already here. Despite the absence of Damian Lillard, James Harden, and Jrue Holiday, the Miami Heat are in top form, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 and adding seven straight wins, confirming they have the best record in the NBA.

Not only did they go from 1-4 to their current 8-4 record, allowing them to finish third in the Eastern Conference, but they were also able to finish it off with a curse. The Nets have beaten the Heat in six straight games over a year and a half, with the Florida team’s last win coming in March 2022.

jimmy butler He had his best night of the season with 36 points, while also being very effective on the court, shooting 12-of-19 from the field and a near-perfect 10-of-11 from free throws.

The Heat weren’t alone in their leadership. Duncan Robinson (26 points with 6 triples), Bam Adebayo (20 points) and a newcomer Jaime Jaquez Jr. (10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists).

“We’re getting a little bit more organized and a little bit more comfortable,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “It makes you feel more confident.”

Mikal Bridges and Lonnie Walker IV They led Brooklyn with 23 points each, but the Nets’ scoring losses were very noticeable. If there was no top scorer (cam thomas) and leader in assists and rebounds (ben simmons), there was little that could be done. spencer dinwiddie He scored 10 points and had a game-high 7 assists.

After an even first quarter (30-27), the Heat closed out the second quarter with a 14-0 run and headed to the locker room with a 60-52 lead. No matter how hard they tried, the Heat could not dislodge the Nets, but their lead continued to grow, extending to 12 points at 95-83 in the third quarter. They won 27-32 in the final quarter, but the Nets had no chance on the court against the NBA’s best team.