The Heat Is On; 10th Straight Win This Season
Before he took a seat on the bench, LeBron James made sure to grab one more rebound.
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Before he took a seat on the bench, LeBron James made sure to grab one more rebound.
The Miami Heat hit the hardwood of the United Center Thursday night and by the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls had secured a ninth straight victory and served notice to the league that everyone should be very afraid when the Heat come to town.
LeBron James scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 86-67 Thursday for their season-high ninth straight win.
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