When the Miami Heat lost to the Houston Rockets over a week ago, little did they know that it would be the start of their longest slump of the season.

Entering the rematch with the Rockets on Sunday, the Heat were trying to avoid losing six of their last seven games.

Miami, led by veteran shooter Ray Allen, did just enough in the fourth quarter to hack out the 114-103 victory at home. Dwyane Wade and LeBron James chipped in with 24 points apiece as the Heat remain in contention for the East's best record or even the league's if they can continue their recovery.

View the slideshow for more stats and facts of the Rockets-Heat game.

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LeBron James only had 24 points but it was enough to help the Heat avoid their sixth loss in seven games Reuters
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Dwight Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds but his team couldn't get it done in the 4th quarter where they were outscored by the Heat, 34-23 Reuters
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Ray Allen only missed four shots in 11 attempts to top-score for his team with 25 markers (4/6 3FG) Reuters
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Houston led by 5 points midway in the 4th but the Heat finished the game on a 21-7 run Reuters
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Dwyane Wade had 24 points and 7 assists for the Heat Reuters