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NBA: Miami 93, Boston 86

MIAMI, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- LeBron James pumped in 29 points and came up big in the fourth quarter Tuesday, helping the Miami Heat fend off Boston 93-86.

James tallied seven of the game's last nine points after the Heat had squandered an 18-point first-half lead and found themselves trailing in the final quarter.

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The Miami superstar also provided eight rebounds and four assists as the Heat shook off a rough road trip with a victory to begin a four-game homestand.

The Celtics got 14 points and 13 rebounds from Kris Humphries in losing a 12th in 13 games.

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