Miami Heat Secure Seventh Consecutive Win, Longest Streak in NBA

Jimmy Butler's 36-point performance leads Heat to victory over Nets, despite strong performances from Mikal Bridges and Lonnie Walker IV.

Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to their seventh straight win, scoring 36 points in a 122-115 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Duncan Robinson added 26 points for the Heat, who have won seven straight for the first time since Dec. 30, 2017-Jan. 14, 2018.
Mikal Bridges and Lonnie Walker IV each scored 23 for Brooklyn, which had won its last five games against Miami.
The Heat's win streak is the longest in the NBA currently.
The Nets, who were without their leading scorer (Cam Thomas) and their leader in assists and rebounds (Ben Simmons), both due to injuries, fall to 6-6 with the loss.