The Heat took the lead in the first quarter, and they never looked back, easily cruising to another victory.
"It was good to see another game, sub-40 percent," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said about the team's efforts on the defensive end, per Associated Press. "Our guys were, for the most part, committed to try to make an impact on that side of the floor."
Dwyane Wade led Miami's offense against the Nets, finishing with a game-high 22 points (shooting 10-14 from the field). LeBron James had another solid outing, walking way with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in only three quarters.
Chris Bosh struggled with his shot against the Nets, shooting 20 percent from the field. Fortunately, Miami got a nice boost from offseason addition, Rashard Lewis, who scored 13 points coming off the bench.
The Heat's role players held their own against Brooklyn, with the entire team shooting 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arc.
Still, Miami's defense was the biggest reason they effortlessly beat the Nets, as they held Brooklyn to 19 points or less in three of the four quarters during the contest.
"When we get stops, we're going to break open a lot of games because we can score," LeBron said after the game. "So that's the No. 1 key."
With only five games played in the 2012/13 season, the Heat are already starting to establish themselves as the best team in the NBA. They're already starting to make history, winning their first four home games for the first time in franchise history.
The Heat will now embark on a six-game road trip, and they'll start it off against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 9.
David is a Miami Heat fan that has followed the team for 16 years. Follow him on twitter @davidkingwriter and check out his blog.
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