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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.

Overview

  • 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.