"Best" and "Worst" awards: Sixers vs. Heat

MIAMI – My look at some of the best and worst performances from the Miami Heat's 119-108 victory over the 76ers at AmericanAirlines Arena Monday night:

Best performance: How can you give this award to someone other than Goran Dragic? Sure Heat swingman Luol Deng finished with a game-high 29 points and made 4 of 5 three-pointers. But Dragic was the straw that stirred the Heat's eventual lopsided victory. The point guard, who Miami acquired in a trade with the Phoenix Suns, finished with 23 points, 10 assists and two steals. He made 9 of 14 shots and hit 2 of 4 three-pointers. He scored 11 of his points in the decisive third quarter.

Worst performance: I'm giving it to James Ennis for his horrid shooting. The Heat reserve committed more fouls (three) than made baskets. He went 1-for-8 from the floor en route to finishing with three points. Ennis also had just one rebound in 20 minutes.

Best defensive performance: This was easy. Nerlens Noel displayed the defensive presence that has enabled him to remain a rookie-of-the-year candidate. The Sixers center was a pest, blocking a game-high four shots. He also finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Best performance in a losing effort: Hollis Thompson gets this award. The Sixers reserve guard finished with 22 points while making a game-high six three-pointers on nine attempts.

Worst statistic: This award goes to the Sixers shooting `15-for-28 (53.6 percent) from the foul line.

Best statistic: You have to give this to Deng making 4 of 5 three-pointers. He was hitting them like they were layups.

Worst of the Worst:  This goes to the Sixers defense. While Noel and Robert Covington (five steals) played well, the Sixers overall were no match for the Heat. Overall, the team kept messing up on rotations and rarely made any noteworthy defensive stops.

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