LeBron James had 22 points and five rebounds and the Heat routed the Nets, 107-86, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Heat led by three points at the half, but pulled away in the third quarter. Chris Bosh posted 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Ray Allen knocked down four 3-pointers off the bench and finished with 19 points for the Heat, who hadn't played since sweeping the Charlotte Bobcats in the first round on April 28. Miami shot 56.8 percent (42-of-74) from the field and outscored the Nets in the paint, 52-28. Joe Johnson and Deron Williams netted 17 points apiece to lead the Nets, while Kevin Garnett went scoreless for the first time in his playoff career. Game 2 is Thursday night in Miami.
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