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Heat's 'Big Three' work the Magic
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October 31, 2010, Sunday
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THE much anticipated home debut of Miami's "Big Three" exceeded expectations as the Heat routed their interstate and divisional rivals Orlando Magic 96-70.
The Heat dominated the second half defensively, limiting the Magic to just 25 points to turn a narrow six-point halftime lead into a comfortable victory.
"The guys now can't go back on this," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "They've showed me defensively what they're capable of."
Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 26 points, including 12 in the third quarter as the Heat took command of the game.
LeBron James had 15 points and seven assists and Chris Bosh had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Udonis Haslem also had a double-double coming off the bench with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
"When me and Chris (Bosh) decided to join him (Wade), and even the rest of the guys, this is what we envisioned," said James.
"Is it going to be a 26-point win every night? No, it's the NBA and we know that, but the fans, they came out and the least we could do is play hard for them."
Dwight Howard scored 19 first-half points for Orlando but fouled out midway through the fourth quarter without scoring in the second half to lead the Magic.
Elsewhere, it was: Lakers 114, Suns 106; Hornets 101, Nuggets 95; Celtics 105, Knicks 101; Timberwolves 96, Bucks 85; Nets 106, Kings 100; Hawks 104, 76ers 101; Pacers 104, Bobcats 101; Raptors 101, Cavaliers 81; Thunder 105, Pistons 104; Grizzlies 91, Mavericks 90; and Warriors 109, Clippers 91.
The Heat dominated the second half defensively, limiting the Magic to just 25 points to turn a narrow six-point halftime lead into a comfortable victory.
"The guys now can't go back on this," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "They've showed me defensively what they're capable of."
Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 26 points, including 12 in the third quarter as the Heat took command of the game.
LeBron James had 15 points and seven assists and Chris Bosh had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Udonis Haslem also had a double-double coming off the bench with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
"When me and Chris (Bosh) decided to join him (Wade), and even the rest of the guys, this is what we envisioned," said James.
"Is it going to be a 26-point win every night? No, it's the NBA and we know that, but the fans, they came out and the least we could do is play hard for them."
Dwight Howard scored 19 first-half points for Orlando but fouled out midway through the fourth quarter without scoring in the second half to lead the Magic.
Elsewhere, it was: Lakers 114, Suns 106; Hornets 101, Nuggets 95; Celtics 105, Knicks 101; Timberwolves 96, Bucks 85; Nets 106, Kings 100; Hawks 104, 76ers 101; Pacers 104, Bobcats 101; Raptors 101, Cavaliers 81; Thunder 105, Pistons 104; Grizzlies 91, Mavericks 90; and Warriors 109, Clippers 91.
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