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NBA: Miami 103, Orlando 97

MIAMI, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Dwyane Wade's 27 points, eight rebounds, and six assists led the Miami Heat to a 103-97 win over Orlando Saturday night.

Miami took an 83-71 lead into the fourth period and then repelled a late Orlando comeback.

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Mario Chalmers scored 20 with six assists and three steals. Udonis Haslem had 12 points and four rebounds, while Michael Beasley and Chris Quinn both scored 10 points for the Heat, who have split their last four contests.

Miami established a single-game franchise record with just four turnovers and snapped a 10-game losing streak against Orlando.

Dwight Howard led Orlando with 22 points and 10 rebounds before he was ejected following his second technical foul late in the fourth period.

Rashard Lewis had 21 points and eight rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu scored 18 with six rebounds and six assists, while Jameer Nelson added 16 points and seven assists in the Magic's second straight loss.

They dropped back-to-back outings for the first time since losing their opening two games this season.

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