LeBron & Wade are the current and future stars of the NBA. They showed the rest of the league why when they clashed in Miami on Thursday.

A much anticipated, star-studded clash took place in the NBA on Thursday as LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers visited Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. When you look to star power in the NBA, few shine as bright as LeBron and Wade. They are the #1 & #2 centerpieces of a dynamite 2010 free agency class. Friends off the court, and respectful adversaries on the court, LeBron & Wade have even mused about playing together one day — though desired salaries and existing cap space will make that likely impossible.

“I like playing against LeBron more than anybody else in the league,” Wade said. “He brings out the best in me, and I bring out the best in him.”

The All-Star duel took place amid speculation James and Wade might become teammates next season.

“We knew because of D-Wade it was going to be a high-energy game,” said the Cavs’ Shaquille O’Neal, who scored 14 points in a return to his former home court. “It’s very, very exciting watching him and LeBron going back and forth.”

Source: Yahoo! Sports

But the real action occurred after tip off. Both players carried their teams: LeBron 34 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; Wade 35 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists. The Cavaliers took control late in the 4th quarter but a surge by Wade drew them to within 4 with just three minutes left. It was critical free throw shooting down the stretch by LeBron, a past deficiency in an otherwise impeccable portfolio, that carried Cleveland to a 111-104 victory.

Here’s looking forward to the next battle.

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