Heat help NY reach postseason futility

LeBron James scored 32 points and the visiting Miami Heat took a 3-0 series lead, sending the New York Knicks to an NBA postseason-record 13th straight loss, 87-70 on Thursday night.

The Knicks broke the record set by Memphis from 2004-06. They haven't won a playoff game since April 29, 2001, Game 3 of a best-of-five series against Toronto.

The Heat held the Knicks to eight field goals in the second half and will go for the sweep Sunday at New York.

Thunder 95, Mavericks 79: Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Russell Westbrook added 20 and Oklahoma City won at Dallas for a commanding 3-0 series lead over the defending champs.

Game 4 is Saturday at Dallas.