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NBA: Miami 99, Washington 71

MIAMI, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Miami's LeBron James provided 24 points with seven assists Sunday and the Heat pulled away with a big fourth quarter in their 99-71 victory over Washington.

Ray Allen added 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the floor for Miami, which outscored the Wizards 30-11 down the stretch.

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Chris Bosh (17 points, nine rebounds, four blocks) and Dwyane Wade (14, seven rebounds) also played big roles in Miami's third win in four games.

Mike Miller came off the bench to supply 13 points for the victors.

The Wizards, meanwhile, dropped their fifth straight despite 14 points from Kevin Seraphin and 13 from Cartier Martin.

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