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• Refs take two from LeBron… and give them to Wade?

  LeBron James joked after Wednesday’s win that he might call the league office to ask for his two points, for this dunk on Gerald Henderson’s head: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXIaThesZD8 Still, it appears the officials may have inadvertently evened things up on the Heat’s final offensive possession. Credit Hardwood Paroxysm for the sweeping [...]
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• Numbers Game: Heat 96, Bobcats 95

  Some numbers of note from the Heat’s 96-95 victory against Charlotte: 0: The number of times in Heat history that the team had won a game when being outrebounded by at least 20. Miami was a step slow, and a leap late, all night. Boris Diaw — even while carrying [...]
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• Numbers Game: Heat 115, Celtics 107

  Some numbers of note from the Heat’s win against the Celtics…. 0: The number of young teammates Dwyane Wade could remember being as cool in the clutch as Norris Cole. “I haven’t seen a young guy on my side do that in a long time,” Wade said. “Since me.” 6: [...]
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• The Heat’s new home intro (Video)

  Two things about this to appreciate. It’s not Phil Collins… again. (It’s Kanye West featuring Rihanna on “All of the Lights”) And the Shane Battier double polo, which is a source of amusement to his teammates. Who looks most awkward? www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5q09REl-6Y [...]
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• Bosh still trying to find his place in new offense

  Much was made here and elsewhere of the muscle that Chris Bosh added this offseason, especially visible in his upper arms. And yet, in the second preseason and regular season opener, Bosh hasn’t managed to do much in the low post. It’s too early to make too much of this, [...]
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• True test? Celtics likely without Paul Pierce tonight

  Paul Pierce, who injured his heel in training camp, worked on the Heat’s court in shootaround. Still, Celtics coach Doc Rivers declared the small forward “doubtful” for tonight. And with newcomer Mickael Pietrus not yet with the team, that means Boston will send out Sasha Pavlovic to guard his former [...]
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• Heat 105, Mavericks 94 — By the Numbers

  After each game this season, in addition to writing a column that will appear on the site, I’ll post five numbers that tell the story of the game. — Three-point shots attempted by the Heat’s five starters. This is most significant for Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, who make themselves [...]
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• LeBron tip to Wade for a dunk on break (VIDEO)

  One of the highlights of the Heat’s opening rout of Dallas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpKYLN9LgVA [...]
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• Battier, three rookies will dress for Heat vs. Mavs

  Shane Battier is dressed — and in shoes with Santa Claus on the heels. Erik Spoelstra says the veteran forward and second-year center Dexter Pittman will both be available to play in short spurts. Spoelstra is also taking advantage of the NBA’s new rule to allow 13 dressed players early [...]
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• For a change, the Heat goes with youth

  First, let’s be clear. None of this is final. Pat Riley is still looking to pounce on players who shake free, whether from other NBA teams or perhaps even from China, offering his veteran minimums. Still, there was significance in the Heat’s final cutdown decision, to waive Eddie House and [...]
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