Heat-Kings Preview (The Associated Press)

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It might be surprising to learn where the two-time defending champion Miami Heat have suffered most of their road losses this season. What isn't all that shocking is that the absence of Dwyane Wade played a role in half of those setbacks. After winning the first of a 14-game stretch that features 11 away from home, the Heat continue a four-game road swing Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. The Heat (22-6) have gone 8-4 outside Miami, but the only loss that came against a top-tier team was a 90-84 defeat at Indiana on Dec. 10.

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