The Miami Heat had a 26-16 first quarter lead to set the tone of the entire game, as they defeated the New Jersey Nets 104-87.  

The series now shifts to New Jersey with the Heat holding a commanding 2-0 lead.

Alonzo Mourning led the Heat with 21 points, while Shaquille O'Neal, Eddie Jones and Damon Jones each had 14 points.

Nenad Kristic scored a game-high 27 points on 8-13 shooting and 11-12 from the free throw line.