LeBron James suited up on Sunday, but the Rockets held their ground against the Heat, taking a five point lead into the fourth quarter. LeBron wasn't about to close out the season at the American Airlines Arena with a loss though, taking over the game in the final quarter. When it was all said and done, Heat fans showed their appreciation for "The King," chanting "M-V-P!" as the Heat superstar headed back to the locker-room.
"It was a good team win, a lot of guys stepped up," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the game. "It was good to have LeBron back, but a lot of guys contributed. … I think LeBron is having a historic season"
With the win, the Heat finish the 2011/12 NBA season tied with the San Antonio Spurs for the best home-record in the league.
Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers, and Chris Bosh were a little too banged up to suit up against the Rockets, but LeBron and a handful of role players stepped up in their absence. LeBron shot the ball well against the Rockets, converting on 11 of his 21 field goal attempts. He finished with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Rookie Norris Cole broke out of his funk against the Rockets, finishing with 16 points, and 4 rebounds. The Heat also got some much needed help from Mike Miller and Joel Anthony, who finished with 11 points and 6 rebounds apiece.
Given how much the Heat's role players have struggled since the All-Star break, it's certainly nice to see them playing solid basketball. If they keep it up in the postseason, they'll be a serious force to be reckoned with.
Miami's next game will be against the Boston Celtics on April 24.
David is a Miami Heat fan that has followed the team for 16 years. Follow him on twitter @davidkingwriter and check out his blog.
Sources:
Associated Press, "LeBron James tallies 32 as Dwyane Wade-less Heat pull…"
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