MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat posts up Tony Battie #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game at American Airlines Arena on January 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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The absence of star Dwyane Wade is not slowing down the Miami Heat. Behind Chris Bosh and LeBron James, Miami moved to 6-0 this season without Wade, easily handling the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, 113-92. Philadelphia had entered the contest holding opponents to 86.7 points per game, second-best in the NBA.
Bosh scored 30 points, pushing his career total over the 12,000 point mark. Miami is 7-0 in games in which Bosh scores at least 20 points. James was his versatile self, adding 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks in the victory. The win pushed the heat into a tie with the Orlando Magic atop the Southeast Division.
Lou Williams paced the 76ers, scoring 22 points, and second-year man Evan Turner chipped in 16 points. Philadelphia has now lost eight of their last night contests against Miami, including the playoffs.
For more on Miami, be sure to follow Peninsula is Mightier, SB Nation's Heat blog. For the view from the other side, check out Liberty Ballers, SB Nation's 76ers blog. And for all your NBA news and notes, visit SB Nation's NBA hub.
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The Miami Heat (10-4) host the Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia 76ers (11-4) Saturday night, but they will have to do so without star Dwyane Wade. The news comes via the 76ers official team twitter feed:
Wade has battled through various injuries this season, and this sprained ankle is just the latest malady for the Heat star. He had missed the past two games because of this injury, after missing three games earlier in the month with a different foot ailment.
For more on Miami, be sure to follow Peninsula is Mightier, SB Nation's Heat blog. For the view from the other side, check out Liberty Ballers, SB Nation's 76ers blog. And for all your NBA news and notes, visit SB Nation's NBA hub.
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The Heat look to continue their hot streak tonight against the Atlantic Division leading Philadelphia 76ers.
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