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The Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic in a Sunday night showdown in the NBA's Southeast Division. Miami is 18-2 at home and come into the game having lost two of their past three games this week, including an overtime loss to the Magic. Orlando All-Star center Dwight Howard had a monster 20-20 game just five days ago in their win over Miami.
Since that game, there's been a little drama between the two clubs. Dwight Howard decided to opt-in and stay on board with the Magic through next season. During his press conference to announce the move, Howard continually cited loyalty as a reason for staying in Orlando. During the press conference, Heat guard Dwyane Wade sent out a tweet simply saying "Loyaly, hahahaha." He later backed off and said the tweet was not necessarily directed at Howard but it was hard to believe that explanation. It should be a hotly-contested game between two of the best teams in the Eastern conference, and two rivals.
Date/Time: Sunday March 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m. ET Location: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL TV: ESPN
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