The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 96-85 Wednesday at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Thunder won their fifth straight game while snapping the Heat's three-game winning streak. Despite neither team shooting well, the Thunder were able to play better defense and relied on the play of forward Kevin Durant. He finished with a game-high 29 points. Guard Russell Westbrook scored 18 points while reserve guard James Harden added 12 points. The Heat struggled in the second half, scoring just 40 points. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade each scored 21 points, but combined to shoot 13 of 38. LeBron James finished with 19 points.
Elsewhere, Dalla overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Warriors, Nuggets hammered the Hawks and make it three straight road win, Boston defeated