The Heat was able to overcome the absence of Hassan Whiteside (ankle), as Willie Reed stepped up to tally 20 points, five boards, an assist and a steal. Goran Dragic's 26 points paced Miami, a total he supplemented with 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals. Dion Waiters tallied 19 points, and Wayne Ellington was next with a bench - leading 14 points. Rodney McGruder totaled nine points, four boards and a trio of steals. Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler began the game on the bench due to recent comments, but the former still led Chicago with 15 points over 28 minutes. Paul Zipser started in Wade's stead and posted 14 points. Taj Gibson matched Zipser's point total, while Rajon Rondo contributed 13. Doug McDermott registered nine points, while Butler could only muster three points on 1 - of - 13 shooting.
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