The Oklahoma City Thunder moved above .500 for the first time this season when they beat Miami 94-86 on the road.
In a game between the teams who met for the 2012 NBA Championship, Kevin Durant had 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Thunder (21-20), while Russell Westbrook added 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Heat (18-23) got 18 points from Dwyane Wade, who returned after missing two games due to a hamstring injury.
Miami centre Hassan Whiteside sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and did not return.
Spurs 109, Nuggets 99
Kawhi Leonard had 17 points and 15 rebounds and Tony Parker scored 18 points to help the San Antonio Spursbeat Denver 109-99, as the Nuggets slid to their fourth straight loss.
Tim Duncan scored 16 points for San Antonio (27-16), who have won four straight and six of their last seven.
The Spurs have surged since going 8-10 in December, when they struggled with injuries
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