NBA Playoff Capsules

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MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 17 of his 31 points in the first quarter, sparking Miami to an early lead in its 111-89 Game 2 victory Wednesday night that evened the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Shaquille O'Neal added 21 points for Miami, which outscored New Jersey 25-4 in the game's first 5:49.

To reclaim homecourt advantage the Heat will need to win once in New Jersey, where the best-of-seven series resumes Friday night.

Vince Carter had 22 points for the Nets, while Richard Jefferson -- showing no ill effects from the ankle-and-heel bone bruise he suffered in Game 1 -- added 16. Jason Kidd had 15 points and Nenad Krstic added 14 for the Nets.

Jason Williams scored 14 points, Udonis Haslem had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Gary Payton added 11 points on 4-for-4 shooting for Miami.

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Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

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