Banged-up Heat, Pelicans hoping for more consistency soon

The Miami Heat lost their last game when a comeback didn't wipe out a very slow start.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost their last game after running out of gas in the fourth quarter.

Both teams will be looking for a more consistent performance when they meet Wednesday in New Orleans.

Miami never led Monday against the host Atlanta Hawks and fell behind by as many as 26 points in the first half. The Heat got as close as s