Hassan Whiteside gets triple-double in Heat’s win over Bulls

Center Hassan Whiteside set a Miami Heat franchise record for blocks in a game on Sunday in the Heat’s 96-84 victory against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

In his first game back from a sprained right ankle, Whiteside had 12 blocks to go along with 14 points and 13 rebounds in less than 25 minutes of playing time.

Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning held the Heat’s previous franchise record for blocks in a game with nine. Whiteside’s rare points-rebounds-blocks triple-double came as a reserve and despite foul trouble. He played just seven minutes in the first half, but had five blocks.