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James scores 27, Wade 25, and Heat dominate fourth quarter in 108-95 win over Pelicans

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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) (The Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams gestures in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) (The Associated Press)

LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 25 and the Miami Heat handed the New Orleans Pelicans their first preseason loss, 108-95 Wednesday night.

Trailing 82-77 after three quarters, Miami took over with a 21-2 run. Wade hit a 3 during the decisive surge, then stole the ball for a breakaway jam. Ray Allen did all his scoring with three straight 3s to make it 98-84.

Greg Oden saw his first game action of the preseason, getting two points and two rebounds in four minutes. Oden is attempting to come back from knee injuries that have plagued him since he was drafted in 2007.

Chris Bosh had 14 points and nine rebounds for Miami (5-2), and Chris Andersen added 13 points.

Eric Gordon scored 19 for New Orleans (6-1), while Anthony Davis had 18 points and eight rebounds. Anthony Morrow added 16 points, Jrue Holiday 12 and Ryan Anderson 10.