LOS ANGELES: Shaquille O'Neal got just what he wanted for Christmas as his Miami Heat edged the Los Angeles Lakers 104-102 in overtime on Saturday in O'Neal's first clash with his former team – and in particular his former teammate Kobe Bryant.
The National Basketball Association game that had been anticipated like a visit from Santa provided Miami with their 11th straight victory, matching a club record set in January-February 1997.
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