NBA: Miami 101, New Jersey 78

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 31 (UPI) -- LeBron James pumped in 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds Sunday, sparking the Miami Heat to a 101-78 victory over New Jersey.

The other two-thirds of Miami's "Big Three," Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, also had good games. Bosh chipped in with 18 points and Wade contributed 17 points and seven assists as the Heat won for the third straight time after dropping their season opener.

Miami overcame poor 3-point shooting in the victory, hitting only 5-of-16 from beyond the arc.

The Nets were led by Brooks Lopez, who connected for 20 points, while Devin Harris and Derrick Favors each contributed 13 points in the setback.

Favors also finished with a game-high 13 rebounds for New Jersey, which lost for the first time after opening the year with wins over Detroit and Sacramento.