Spurs use their balance to beat the Heat

The Spurs, who won their third consecutive game, trailed only once -- and that was for a mere 31 seconds. San Antonio put five players in double figures, ran out to a quick 10-point lead and shot 59% in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Dwyane Wade had 24 points and 12 assists -- his eighth double-double of the season -- for the Heat, which was trying to sweep the Spurs for only the second time in franchise history after winning at San Antonio in November.

-- associated press