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NBA: Miami 117, Sacramento 97

MIAMI, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- LeBron James poured in 31 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and Chris Bosh netted 22 Tuesday in the Miami Heat's 117-97 win over Sacramento.

James scored 21 of his points in the first half to help the Heat get off to a quick start and extend their home winning streak to six games.

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Wade didn't show any ill effects from an injured right ankle he sustained during the all-star game, playing more than 35 minutes Tuesday for the Heat, who improved to 11-1 in their last 12 games.

The Kings, meanwhile, sank to 1-8 in their last nine contests.

Samuel Dalembert scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds off the bench while Jason Thompson and Jermaine Taylor each added 13 points for Sacramento.

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