Re-tooled Heat opens with win

By The Associated Press

Miami center Hassan White had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocked shots and point guard Goran Dragic added 16 points as the Miami Heat cruised to a 10896 season-opening victory against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night at Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla.

The Heat, taking advantage of the one-game suspension of Orlando center Bismack Biyombo, dominated inside all game with Whiteside and Willie Reed off the bench. Neither Nikola Vucevic nor Serge Ibaka could match the athleticism and strength of the 7-foot Whiteside inside.

The new-look Heat, playing without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh this season, outscored the Magic in the paint, 74-36, and outrebounded them, 52-44.

Other games

Raptors 109, Pistons 91: DeMar DeRozan scored 40 points as host Toronto opened its season with a victory against Detroit.

Pacers 130, Mavericks 121: Myles Turner scored 30 points and tied his career high with 16 rebounds as host Indiana defeated Dallas in overtime.

Celtics 122, Nets 117: Isaiah Thomas had 25 points and nine assists and Al Horford pitched in 11 in his Boston debut as the Celtics outlasted visiting Brooklyn.

Hornets 107, Bucks 96: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 23 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a shoulder injury as visiting Charlotte opened its season with a win.

Nuggets 107, Pelicans 102: Jusuf Nurkic scored 23 points as visiting Denver held off New Orleans.

Grizzlies 102, Timberwolves 98: Mike Conley scored 24 points, Marc Gasol added 18 and host Memphis overcame a slow start for a victory against Minnesota.

Thunder 103, 76ers 97: Russell Westbrook had 32 points, 12 rebounds and took over late to lead Oklahoma City past host Philadelphia.