SB Nation New York - LeBron James Dominates Nets, Losing Streak Reaches Sixhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-04-03T21:17:23-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18528932011-04-03T21:17:23-04:002011-04-03T21:17:23-04:00Heat 108, Nets 94: New Jersey Can't Overcome Slow Start
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<p>The New Jersey Nets were unable to come back from an early 21 point deficit and fell to the Miami Heat 108-94 Sunday at the Prudential Center in Newark. The Nets have now lost six in a row and nine of 11 overall.</p>
<p>After getting to within 14 at half and eight early in the third quarter, the Nets just six down in the fourth quarter while Dwyane Wade was struggling with a leg injury. However, LeBron James was still on the floor and dominated both ends of the floor to push the Heat to an easy 14 point victory.</p>
<p>Deron Williams led the way for New Jersey with 18 points and 12 assists. Travis Outlaw had 17 points off the bench while Brook Lopez added 16 points but only had three rebounds.</p>
<p>James paced the Heat with 31 points and 11 rebounds. Wade, though hobbled, was still able to contribute 18 points in just 28 minutes on the court.</p>
<p>Playing without leading rebounder Kris Humphries for the second straight game, the Nets were wiped out on the glass 50-30.</p>
<p>The Nets have just six games left to build a little momentum for next season. They are back in action Tuesday night in Newark against the Minnesota Timberwolves. </p>
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<th class="td-left"> <span>Final - 4.3.2011 </span> </th> <th>1</th> <th>2</th> <th>3</th> <th>4</th> <th>Total</th>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="win"> <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> </span></td>
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<td>18</td>
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<td class="highlight">94</td>
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<p>The New Jersey Nets desperately need a victory to help right the ship before the final few games of the season, but to get it on Sunday in Newark they will have to take down one of the hottest teams in the league in the Miami Heat. The Heat have won 10 of their last 12 games.</p>
<p>A loss to Miami could put New Jersey in the middle of a clinching party for the second time in as many games. Their 115-90 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> helped them clinch a playoff spot and a similar result to the Heat along with an <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> loss would lock up the Southeast Division for the Big Three.</p>
<p>Against the Sixers, seldom used <span>Brandan Wright</span> scored a team-high 15 points while recently signed <span>Mario West</span> added a career-high 13. Center <span>Brook Lopez</span> only managed 11 points, but had the distinction of being the only starter in double figures. <span>Deron Williams</span> was playing his second game since resting his injured wrist and had just four points.</p>
<p><span>Kris Humphries</span> missed the game against Philadelphia with an injured heel and ankle and is expected to sit out again on Sunday.</p>
<p>The Heat's last victory, their 53rd of the season, was 111-92 romp over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> on Friday. <span>Dwyane Wade</span> led the way with 32 points, including 16 in the third quarter. <span>Chris Bosh</span> had 24 point and 11 rebounds while they third member of the Big Three, <span>LeBron James</span>, had 27 points to go with 10 assists.</p>
<p>Miami has taken six straight and nine of 10 overall against New Jersey.</p>
<p>Next up for the Nets as part of this final stretch will be Tuesday night against the Timberwolves at the Prudential Center. </p>
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