Notable: The Heat has won two consecutive games, and the Hornets have lost two in a row. . . . Miami is 26-13 at home this season after going 9-32 last season when guard Dwyane Wade missed most of the season because of injuries. . . . The Hornets won the first meeting between the teams this season 100-89 on Nov. 8 at the New Orleans Arena, a game in which Wade scored 30 points. . . . Miami is 15-14 this season against Western Conference opponents, 8-6 at home. . . . Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic returns to the starting lineup tonight, and Julian Wright returns to the bench. . . . New Orleans center Tyson Chandler (ankle) and forward James Posey (elbow) are out. . . . The Hornets clinch a playoff berth with a victory.

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