PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Shaquille O'Neal led Miami to its eighth consecutive road victory Friday night with a 28-point effort as the Heat downed Portland, 103-92.
Dwyane Wade added 25 points in helping Miami claim its 16th victory in 17 games.
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Portland lost its third straight despite a season-best, 27-point production by Ruben Patterson.
Miami built a quick 18-4 lead, owned a 58-45 advantage at intermission and fought off a Trail Blazers comeback that brought them within six midway through the final quarter.