Los Angeles, Feb 21 (AFP/APP): Jimmy Butler and Kendrick Nunn combined for 51 points as the Miami Heat defeated reigning league champions the Los Angeles Lakers 96-94 on Saturday, in a rematch of last season’s NBA finals. Nunn finished with 27 points and Butler had 24 and eight rebounds for the Heat, who have won six of their last nine contests. Bam Adebayo tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds and Duncan Robinson added 11 points with 10 rebounds. This was the first meeting between the two teams since the Lakers defeated the Heat four games to two for their record-equalling 17th league … Continue reading Jimmy Butler and Kendrick Nunn combine for 51 points