Gasol, Bulls blow out Knicks in Rose's return

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) dribbles as Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) defends during the second half at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Oct 29, 2014. Miami won 107-95. [Photo/Agencies, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports]

Miami's Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds and Norris Cole scored a career-high 23 points after winning Miami's starting point-guard job as the Heat beat the Washington Wizards 107-95 to open the post-LeBron James era.

Dwyane Wade added 21 points for Miami, 12 of those down the stretch after he briefly departed with a leg injury. Luol Deng, part of the class assembled this summer after James departed, scored 12 points.

At Boston, Rajon Rondo returned from a broken hand and had 13 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds in the season opener to help the Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-105.

Kelly Olynyk had 19 points and Jeff Green added 17 for Boston, which opened a 29-point lead at the end of the third quarter and coasted to the win.

Mirza Teletovic had 20 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench for the Nets. Joe Johnson scored 19 points for Brooklyn, and Deron Williams had 19 points and eight assists.