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NBA: Miami 117, Portland 104

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Published: Feb. 12, 2013 at 10:27 PM

MIAMI, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- LeBron James reached the 30-point mark for the sixth straight game Tuesday and the Miami Heat posted a 117-104 win over Portland.

James sank 11-of-15 shots in the performance, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 30 or more points and shoot at least 60 percent in six consecutive contests.

Chris Bosh led the Heat with 32 points and 11 rebounds while Dwyane Wade contributed 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the victory, Miami's sixth in a row.

The Trail Blazers got 33 points from Damian Lillard but still dropped their fourth straight.

LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 and Wesley Matthews provided 20 in the loss.

Topics: LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Wesley Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge, Dwyane Wade
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