Wade to the rescue as Heat beat Magic Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (Front) shoots around Orlando Magic's Jason Richardson (Behind) dur...

Wade to the rescue as Heat beat Magic

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (Front) shoots around Orlando Magic's Jason Richardson (Behind) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida March 18, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) is defended by Orlando Magics' Glen Davis (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida March 18, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (L) is defended by Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida March 18, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

Dwyane Wade delivered a dazzling fourth quarter to lift the Miami Heat to a 91-81 home victory over the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown on Sunday.

Wade scored 12 consecutive Heat points in the fourth quarter, where he notched up 14 of his game-high 31 to turn a tight contest firmly Miami's way.

Miami led 69-68 before Wade caught fire and his run helped push the advantage into double digits with just over four minutes remaining.

Chris Bosh added 23 for the Heat (33-11) to help offset a rare poor shooting night by LeBron James, who only scored 14 points but chipped in with 12 rebounds and seven assists.

Dwight Howard recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds for the visiting Magic (29-17) but they were stifled in what was a defensive grudge match.