Miami Heat 98 - Denver Nuggets 93

     The Heat won in Denver for the first time in 10 years, on the second night of a back-to-back, despite the absence of Dwyane Wade and finishing without Mario Chalmers behind a big night from Lebron James by the score of 98 - 93. Lebron had 27 points 12 assists and 7 rebounds. Shane Battier contributed 18 points entirely on 3-pointers.

Heat 100 - LA Clippers 107

     

     The Miami Heat were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 at the Staples Center on Wednesday night. Lebron James scored 30 points but it wasn't enough as Chris Paul led the Clips with 16 points and 10 assists. Blake Griffin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Clippers guard Jamal Crawford scored 22 off the bench. Ray Allen added 14 and Rashard Lewis 11 for the Heat.

Heat 113 - Rockets 110

    
     The Miami Heat completed a late rally to defeat the Houston Rockets 113-110 on Monday night in Texas. Lebron James ended with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, with 32 points coming after halftime in a major effort to avoid consecutive road losses. Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 19 points as the Heat shot 51% from the field.

Lakers turn down Phil Jackson

     Somehow, someway, the Lakers, in one of their most mystifying moves ever, have turned down Phil Jackson for their open head coaching position in favor of Mike D'Antoni. What?

Heat 86 - Grizzlies 104

     The Miami Heat were defeated 104-86 by the Grizzlies in Memphis Sunday Night. Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup after missing Friday's game in Atlanta with a cold. Lebron James had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Chris Bosh scored 22. The loss snapped the Heat's four game winning streak.

Heat 95 - Hawks 89

     The Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 95 - 89 in Atlanta behind an almost triple-double from Lebron James who had 21 points 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Chris Bosh had 24 points in the Heat's fourth straight win. Dwyane Wade didn't play because of a cold.

Nets 73 - Heat 103

     The Miami Heat soundly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 103-73 with a strong balanced attack Wednesday Night. Lebron James barely missed a triple double with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Dwyane Wade shot 10 of 14 from the field to score 22 and the Heat remained undefeated at home.

Suns 99 - Heat 124

    The Miami Heat defeated the Phoenix Suns, featuring former first-round Heat pick Michael Beasley, Monday night by a score of 124-99. Lebron James led the Heat with 23 points and 11 rebounds, Dwyane Wade added 22, and Mario Chalmers distributed 11 assists.

Denver 116 - Miami 119

     The Miami Heat defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a nail-biter at home after Ray Allen converted a 4-point play in the closing seconds. Before the game, the Heat lifted a banner honoring Lebron James' Olympic Gold Medal at London this summer. Chris Bosh had a monster night with 40 points while Lebron put in 20, 9 rebounds and 11 assists in a game with several lead changes.

Knicks 104 - Heat 84

    

     The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 104-84 during an emotionally charged night at Madison Square Garden in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Carmelo Anthony scored 30 on 28 shots and the Heat looked disengaged from the start. Dwyane Wade suggested before the game that it shouldn't be played out of respect for the victims of the storm. Let's see if they can beat us in May.