Wade’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Heat Over Jazz

Dwyane Wade capped a career-high 39-point night with a jump shot over Raja Bell at the buzzer in overtime, giving the Miami Heat a 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday in Miami.

The second-year guard had 23 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the Heat past a Western Conference opponent for the first time in four tries this season.

Shaquille O’Neal had 22 points, including two of 10 free throws, and 11 rebounds for Miami before fouling out with 1:19 left in overtime.

Wade scored with 10.8 seconds left in overtime to give Miami a two-point lead, but he fouled Carlos Arroyo with 4.5 seconds left. Arroyo made both free throws to tie the score at 105-105.

*

Seattle 101, Toronto 94 -- Antonio Daniels scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter at Toronto to spark the SuperSonics, who have the league’s best record (9-1). They’ve won nine in a row for the first time since January 1997.

*

San Antonio 92, Boston 84 -- The Spurs opened the fourth at Boston with a 25-6 run in which 18 of their points came off eight Celtic turnovers. The Spurs scored the last 13 points of the run that led to their sixth consecutive victory.

*

Dallas 103, New York 101 -- Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Mavericks at Dallas. Josh Howard had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Mavericks, who were without three key players -- Michael Finley (sprained ankle), Erick Dampier (strained hip flexor) and Jason Terry (sprained ankle).

*

Denver 99, Chicago 81 -- At Denver, Earl Boykins matched his career high with 32 points to help the Nuggets keep the Bulls winless. Chicago (0-7) can match the 1967-68 team for worst start in franchise history with two more losses.

*

Portland 110, Milwaukee 98 -- Damon Stoudamire scored 33 points and Zach Randolph had 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Trail Blazers at Portland.

*

Sacramento 107, Memphis 105 -- At Sacramento, Chris Webber scored 31 points to lead the Kings to their fourth win in a row.