Miami Heat taking on Philadelphia 76ers: More NBA Games

Philadelphia 76ers the Atlantic Division leading team is looking for their fifth straight victory this Friday night hosting against the Miami Heat. The 76ers (16-6) continued a 74-69 victory against Orlando Magic last Monday by beating off the East-leading Chicago Bulls 98-82 last Wednesday. The 76ers won their 14 games by a margin of at least 10 points and lead the NBA giving an average of 85.9 points.

Heat escapes a 1 point lead over Bobcats

Miami Heat has been trailing behind Bobcats for the first 3 quarters but came up strong and force some TO's for the Bobcats to escape with a 1 point lead. It was 19 sec left in the final quarter and Miami Heat committed a turnover from Dwyane Wade. After making a time out Henderson made a shot beyond the arc off a pass from Boris Diaw 12.2 secs left in the clock. But that was not yet game over as Dwyane Wade converted a difficult shot behind a tough defense from Henderson which gives them a 1 point lead again. 2.9 seconds left Augustine let a 3 point attempt fly but missed the attempt giving the Heat their 3rd win this season.

Miami Heat - 96
James-35 pts, Bosh-25pts, Chalmers-15pts, Wade-10pts

Charlotte Bobcats - 95
Henderson-21pts, Augustine-20pts, Diaw-16pts, Walker-14pts

Miami Heat rips off Orlando Magic 118-85

image courtesy of NBA.com

Miami Heat lead by Lebron James got a very wide margin of 33 points against Orlando Magic. On the first half of the game Wade is taking over the Heat until the 2nd half where James gives his contribution that give way for the Heat to extend their lead. Magics center Dwight Howard didn't do much damage giving only 5 points and 6 rebounds. James lead the scoring with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Chris Bosh 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Terrel Harris 16 points and 4 rebounds. Dwyane Wade 14 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Udonis Haslem 11 points and 9 rebounds. Norris Cole 8 points and 8 assists.