MIAMI: LeBron James scored 32 points and Chris Bosh tallied 20 points as the host Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

The Bobcats cut Miami’s lead to 10 points at halftime after shooting 50 percent from the field in the second quarter. Charlotte got as close as four points three times in the third. But the Heat led by seven heading into the fourth and then held on for the victory.

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