Hassan Whiteside erupts as Heat come up short against Golden State

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside exploded for 28 points and 20 rebounds as the Heat fell 107-95 to the Golden State Warriors.

What It Means:

That was Whiteside's third game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds this season, making him one of only two players to have reached that mark more than once. He's averaging 17.5 points and a league-leading 14.4 rebounds in 33.9 minutes per game this season.

Whiteside posted a game-high 21.1 nERD in Tuesday's loss, per numberFire Live. His strong production this season also has him ranking 35th in the NBA with a 3.0 nERD on the year.