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While the Hornets continue the insanity that is their rise to the top of the West as they beat the Heat last night, Miami had an unusual gameplan in the 3rd quarter...
Meanwhile, as Chandler and the Hornets took care of the undermanned Heat, most of Miami's best players headed up to the Heat's executive offices at halftime and the early portions of the third quarter - manning a phone bank as prospective season-ticket buyers called in about the 2008-09 season.
Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Jason Williams and Shawn Marion were among the injured Heat players working their sales magic.
``This is D-Wade. Who is this?'' is how Wade began one conversation with a man who wound up buying seats. ``Just tell me one thing. Just tell me you're going to be back next year to watch us come back and get back to our winning ways, get back to the playoffs and get back to competing for a championship.''
Before the deal got done, Wade even engaged the caller in some draft conversation - but didn't reveal the name of the player he wants running alongside him next year.
``He's still in the tournament,'' was the only hint Wade would offer.
(Hmmm. Memphis point guard Derrick Rose, anyone?)
``These people make an incredible investment in us,'' Riley said. ``But I also think they know we have a track record and while there have been some down years here, we've turned it around real quick and were able to give them back value. They didn't get it this year, for a lot of reasons.''
Heat fans who were there Wednesday night got some value, at least for a little while.
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