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That trend continued in the third.
An 18-9 run by the Cavs to open the second half gave them a 66-63 edge, before the Heat put together a pair of quick bursts -- dunks by James punctuating both. He capped a 9-2 run by catching a long pass from Haslem in transition for a five-point lead, and after Cleveland clawed back within one, Chalmers hit a 3-pointer and James followed a missed layup by Battier with a one-handed slam for a 78-72 edge entering the fourth.
With that, Miami had apparently taken Cleveland's best shot.
Starting with that mini-flurry by Miami to close the third, the Cavaliers were outscored 19-6 over an 8-minute span. Wade made back-to-back hoops to give Miami what was its biggest lead at 92-78 midway through the fourth.
NOTES: The Heat waived C Mickell Gladness on Tuesday, hours before the deadline for non-guaranteed contracts to become guaranteed. Terrel Harris and Eddy Curry remained with the club, as expected. There's a chance Gladness could return on a 10-day deal, but the Heat are also looking at free agents such as C Joel Przybilla. ... Varejao acknowledged he's a little anxious waiting for Thursday's announcements of the All-Star Game's reserve selections. "I mean, I'm not going to say I'm not. ... If it happens, I'll be really happy," Varejao said. He's got a fan in Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who believes Varejao is worthy of the nod. ... Heat F Juwan Howard celebrated his 39th birthday. "Just a number," Howard said. ... Spoelstra, when asked about the possibility of him coaching the East in the All-Star Game: "It's an awesome event for players."
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