Nets Dominate Fourth Quarter to Defeat Heat in Post-Trade Matchup

Brooklyn's balanced scoring and strong defense secure a 102-86 victory as Miami struggles without Jimmy Butler.

The Brooklyn Nets outscored the Miami Heat 31-9 in the fourth quarter, overcoming a six-point deficit to win 102-86 at Barclays Center.
Cam Johnson led the Nets with 18 points, while Nic Claxton contributed 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in a strong defensive performance.
Miami, playing its first game since trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, shot just 9.5% in the fourth quarter and 35.6% overall.
The Heat were missing key new acquisitions Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and Davion Mitchell, who are expected to debut in their next game.
Brooklyn's win marked their fourth victory in five games, coinciding with ongoing negotiations for a buyout with Ben Simmons, who was absent from the team.