Heat's Hassan Whiteside: Dominates with double-double in victory

Whiteside posted 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-8 FT), 14 rebounds, five blocks and an assist over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-109 win over the Rockets.

Analysis:

After an unexpected phone call from Alonzo Mourning where he told Whiteside to block as many shots as he could, the 7-footer delivered on that request in Wednesday's game, swatting five shots in a masterful defeat of the third-place Rockets. The five blocks were especially poignant as Whiteside has achieved at least 20 points, ten rebounds, and five blocks eight times over the past two seasons. No player in the league comes close to that number. The Heat are enjoying a 13 of 15 game win streak, and Whiteside is a huge part of their recent success. They'll look to keep things going when they meet Atlanta after the All-Star break.