? The Miami Heat are trying to avoid their second three-game losing streak of the season. They last lost three in a row, all on the road, Jan. 9-15 to the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards. This time they have lost two in a row at Houston and at San Antonio. Still, they are 19-12 on the road this season, and only two teams (San Antonio and Oklahoma City) have less road losses. In their two most recent losses, the Heat gave up 39 and 37 points in the first quarter. "When you are playing a very good team on the road in their building, you have to set a tone, (establish) your identity and will on the game,'' said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra. "It's crazy numbers we are giving up. That won't get it done on the road, and certainly won't get it done today."
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