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Miami Heat 110, DETROIT PISTONS 95
Dec 8, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Miami Heat small forward
LeBron James(6) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Miami won 110-95. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sweet Revenge – Remember when the Pistons beat the Heat in Miami last week? Miami remembered that too and sought out their revenge Sunday night. LeBron James scored 24 with seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals for the Heat, who played without Dwyane Wade again. Andre Drummond scored 19 with 14 rebounds, two steals and two blocks for the Pistons.
HOUSTON ROCKETS 98, Orlando Magic 88
Dominant Starters – The Rockets got double-doubles from James Harden (27p, 10a), Terrence Jones (16p, 13r) and Dwight Howard (20p, 22r) in a dominant win over the Magic. The Rockets outrebounded the Magic 60-43 and racked up 10 blocks. It could have been worse, if not for 18 missed free-throws. Glen Davis scored 18 points with six rebounds for the Magic.