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Steve McNair death ruled a murder-suicide
Thursday, July 9
Miami won for just the second time in 14 games and for only the 11th time all season. That is one victory fewer than Minnesota, as those two teams attempt to avoid the worst record in the NBA.
Seattle led by as many as 10 points in the third period, but Miami rushed back to take a one-point advantage going into the fourth period. The Heat's Ricky Davis hit a three-pointer to open the third quarter and Seattle never regained the lead.
Davis added 15 points and Shawn Marion had 14 for Miami.
Seattle was led by Chris Wilcox with 28 and Kevin Durant with 26. The SuperSonics have lost four in a row.