RealGM Wiretap
Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki led their teams into battle on Thursday night, but only one came out on top. Find out who was victorious and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for February 14th?s games!
Kirk Hinrich led the Chicago Bulls to a close win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Bulls outrebounded the Heat by eighteen at home and scored 19 points off Miami turnovers. Joe Smith added 19 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago while Thabo Sefolosha posted 17 points and 12 boards in the win. The Heat, who shot 45% from the field, were led by Dwyane Wade?s 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Shawn Marion posted 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals in the team?s ninth straight loss.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, MIA ? 17.8
Joe Smith, CHI ? 17.3
Shawn Marion, MIA ? 16.0
Thabo Sefolosha, CHI ? 14.3
The Phoenix Suns burned the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night thanks to a very impressive second half performance. Steve Nash posted 24 points, 13 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Suns, who shot 56% from the floor against the Mavs. Dallas outrebounded Phoenix by eight in the loss but shot just 40%. Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 36 points and 12 rebounds while Jason Terry added 29 points for Dallas in the loss. Shaquille O?Neal failed to make his debut for the Suns, and the Mavericks were without Josh Howard heading into the All-Star break.
Game FIC Scores
Steve Nash, PHX ? 22.6
Boris Diaw, PHX ? 21.4
Leandro Barbosa, PHX ? 17.9
Dirk Nowitzki, DAL ? 16.5
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