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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) LeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 98-85 Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first round series.
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Β Β Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who can close out the best-of-seven Monday night.
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Β Β James, who was an efficient 10 of 18 from the field, pushed his record to 18-0 against the Bobcats since joining the Heat in 2010. Miami has won 19 straight overall against Charlotte.Β
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Β Β Al Jefferson had 20 points for the Bobcats, who are still searching for the first postseason win in franchise history.
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Β Β After trailing most of the first half, the Heat took a 42-40 lead on a 3-pointer by Mario Chalmers. Miami closed the half on a 16-4 run.
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