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NBA: Miami 98, Boston 90 (OT)

BOSTON, May 9 (UPI) -- LeBron James pumped in 35 points Monday and the Miami Heat took a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 98-90 overtime win over Boston.

James, who hauled down 14 rebounds, hit a 15-foot jumper at the start of overtime to put Miami ahead and the Heat went on to outscore the Celtics 12-4 in the extra frame.

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Dwyane Wade added 28 points, going 12-of-14 from the free throw line, and Chris Bosh contributed 20 points and 12 boards for Miami.

The Celtics shot 42.9 percent, with Kevin Garnett going 1-for-10 from the field and finishing with seven points.

Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points but missed a potential game-winning jumper at the end of regulation.

The Celtics go back to Miami facing elimination in Wednesday's Game 5.

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