Miami Heat Dominates, Ware Shines in Tank-Team Wins

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NBA News today, subscribe and stay game-ready. The Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second game in a row, it was a solid win that helps their push for the sixth seed in the East. They are now just half a game behind the Philadelphia 76ers. This victory came against the tanking Nets team, and Miami has four more easy matchups ahead, including one with Indiana and three against Washington. These wins are key, as the Heat aim to finish at least 500 with 15 games left. Kello Ware stole the show with the first 10 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in team history. He is just the 22nd player ever in the NBA to hit those marks. He added seven blocks and five steals, a rare combo not seen since 2007. Fans and analysts raved about Ware's dominant night, calling it an A++ performance. Bam Otobayo earned a C++, still pushing hard for defensive player of the year, late in the season.

1:02Casperas Jacucione's got a B with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists, showing promise as a future point guard, despite some rough spots. Other standouts included Tyler Harrow with an A grade, Jamie Jacquez Jr. at a B, and solid efforts from Andrew Wiggins and Davian Mitchell around A. C Jacucionus drained three of seven from beyond the arc and flashed nice passing. Miami now faces the Red Hot Charlotte Hornets next. These tanked team wins should lock in their spot and build momentum for the playoffs. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com.