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Heat Hit A New Low

Miami scores fewest baskets in history as Boston's backups romp, 88-62

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Mar 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT

(Newser) – In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much... Read full story »

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