New York - AFP
The Miami Heat used a fourth-quarter offensive burst to defeat the Sacramento Kings 120-108 on Tuesday after a 30-point performance from superstar Dwyane Wade. Wade also had 10 assists while Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers scored 20 points each. LeBron James finished with 18 for Miami, who have won seven straight National Basketball Association games. Jason Thompson finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and Tyreke Evans had 21 points and 10 assists for the Kings who have lost six consecutive games. Sacramento has also lost 10 straight in Miami. Miami led by five, 93-88, heading into the fourth quarter but the Kings quickly reduced that to three before the Heat cranked up their offence by going on a 13-2 run. Sacramento outscored Miami 32-26 in the opening quarter but Miami led 57-53 at the half.