Mario Chalmers

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 12: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat calls a play out to his teammates against the Atlanta Hawks on March 12, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

4 Heat Players Likely Out Against Bobcats

The Miami Heat are in full cruise-control mode with just a handful of games left ahead of the playoffs. That’s why it’s not surprising that LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and others are not playing in the last few games.

CBS Miami–2013/04/04

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 2: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat during a game on April 2, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Short-Handed Heat Fall To Knicks, 102-90

Carmelo Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the New York Knicks won their ninth straight game, topping the injury-depleted Miami Heat 102-90 on Wednesday night.

CBS4–2013/04/02

LeBron, Wade, Chalmers Out Again Tuesday

For the second straight game, Miami Heat superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, along with point guard Mario Chalmers will not play. The announcement from the Heat came ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks.

CBS Miami–2013/04/02

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 31: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat waits for a rebound during the game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs on March 31, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photos by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Kick Off The Spurs, 88-86

Often the forgotten member of Miami’s “Big Three,” Chris Bosh stepped up with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade sitting out to get the Heat a big win and move closer to securing home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs.

CBS Miami–2013/04/01

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 27: Ray Allen #34 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat confer during a timeout in the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 27, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Streak Snapped: Miami Falls To Chicago, 101-97

The Miami Heat’s 27-game winning streak was snapped Wednesday night by the Chicago Bulls, 101-97, when a furious comeback by LeBron James and his teammates fell short.

CBS4–2013/03/27

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 25: Mike Miller #13 congratulates LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat after coming out of the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on March 25, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gary Bogdon/Getty Images)

Heat Win Streak Swells To 27 With Victory Over Magic, 108-94

LeBron James badly missed a layup, got angry and committed a foul after the rebound. It was late in the third quarter, the game was tied and this Miami Heat winning streak seemed to be in jeopardy.

CBS4–2013/03/25

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat shoots against the Detroit Pistons on March 22, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Extend Streak To 25 In 103-89 Victory Over Detroit

Another game, another double-digit rally for the Miami Heat.

2013/03/22

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 15: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat laughs with teammate LeBron James #6 during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 15, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Winning Streak Stays Alive As Heat Scorch Bucks, 107-94

LeBron James and Chris Bosh each scored 28 points, and the Miami Heat made it 21 straight wins, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 107-94 on Friday night.

2013/03/15

Heat’s Unselfishness Paying Off During Streak

The Miami Heat entered into elite company Wednesday night when the team won its 20th straight game, becoming only the fourth team in NBA history to accomplish the feat in one season.

CBS Miami–2013/03/14

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 12: Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against Anthony Tolliver #4 and Mike Scott #32 of the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena on March 12, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Heat Extend Streak To 19 With 98-81 Win Over Hawks

Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to 19 games, leading wire-to-wire in beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-81 on Tuesday night.

CBS4–2013/03/12

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