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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Nico Rosberg says he does not feel under pressure to capitalise on teammate Lewis Hamiltons grid penalty at this weekends Belgian Grand Prix.After falling 19 points behind Hamilton at the last round in Germany, Rosberg has the opportunity to bounce back this weekend as title rival Hamilton is due to start towards the back of the grid. The extent of the penalty depends on how many extra engine components Mercedes decides to use this weekend, but Hamilton is expected to start at least 15-places lower than the position he qualifies in on Saturday.Given Mercedes dominance so far this year it should give Rosberg a clear shot at victory, but he says the pressure to perform does not feel any more intense than any other race.It doesnt change the pressure I put myself under this weekend because I would love to have a great weekend and get the best out of it and win the race, he said. I am aware of Lewis misfortune with the grid penalty and that will make the weekend less difficult for me because he is my direct rival.Nevertheless, it will still be a challenge because if we remember a few weeks ago I finished behind the Red Bulls, so I still need to beat the opposition and even with Lewis you always need to reckon with him because with a bit of luck, or safety cars in the right moment there is no reason he cant come from very far back on the grid, especially at a track like this where you can overtake very easily.Asked if only a win would be acceptable this weekend, Rosberg added: No that would not be the right approach. I would love to win the race.Red Bull are expected to be strong again this weekend, but Rosberg does not see that as an opportunity to close the gap in the standings by getting more cars between him and Hamilton by the end of the race.No [I dont see it like that], because I dont look at points, he said. 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They cannot guard him. Theres no one guy in the league that can guard him 1-on-1. Hes making himself better, and hes making everybody else better on the team.Oklahoma City improved to 6-1, the best seven-game start for the franchise since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.Miamis Hassan Whiteside, who entered averaging 20 points and 14.2 rebounds, finished with five points on 1-for-9 shooting and 12 rebounds.Westbrook said Thunder center Steven Adams played well against Whiteside.Steven did a good job of buckling down, using his size, using his ability to be able to use his body and his strength to match, Westbrook said.James Johnson led the Heat with 18 points. Miami shot just 36.9 percent from the field.You have to give them credit defensively, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Theyve shown this year theyre long, theyre athletic, they make multiple efforts.The Thunder led 55-47 at halftime, despite Westbrooks 2-for-10 shooting.The Heat chopped their deficit down to four before Westbrook went off. He converted a three-point play, a mid-range jumper and a 3-pointer to spark a 20-0 run that put the game out of reach.Hes a great player, so hes going to have his fingerprints on the game one way or another, Spoelstra said. Its a matter of time, and you have to find a way as competitors to overcome all of that, and we didnt.---TIP-IINSHeat: Former Thunder player Dion Waiters was cheered loudly during pregame introductions.dddddddddddd He scored two points on 1-for-9 shooting. ... Whiteside had no points or rebounds in the first quarter. ... Double technicals were called on Kanter and Miamis Josh Richardson in the third quarter after an altercation. Heat C Willie Reed was called for a flagrant foul on Kanter late in the third quarter.Thunder: Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan said before the game that reserve point guard Cameron Payne is healing from his broken right foot, but there remains no timetable for his return. ... Adams banged his right thumb in the first quarter, but returned to play with it wrapped.HEAT UNIFORMSThe Heat wore patches bearing the names of deceased military members on the front of their uniforms for the first time, a tribute that will continue for four more games. The Home Strong uniforms -- which have been worn before, without the soldier-name patches -- feature military insignia and patriotic symbols. Heat President Pat Riley founded the program to honor returning soldiers in 2006, and the franchise has been active with several veterans programs since. Its just a very small part that we can play in this, to let them know that their lives did have significance, Spoelstra said.QUOTABLEWestbrook on Sabonis performance: I was very, very happy for Domas. He stayed aggressive all night long. He missed some shots early, but he stayed consistent.STAT LINESThe Thunder held Miami to 7-for-24 shooting in the third quarter to take an 83-61 lead at the end of the period.UP NEXTHeat: Miami hosts former teammate Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Wade won three NBA titles with Miami. That will be a special moment, Spoelstra said. It means a lot to all of us, including myself. We know how to compartmentalize.Thunder: Faces one of the best teams in the East on Wednesday night when they host the Toronto Raptors.---Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter (at)CliffBruntAP ' ' '