Thank goodness the All-Star break is here. I need it...

It's a big day in Miami. Not only did they finally reach the .500 mark, but also Pat Riley announced earlier today that he will be back as head coach after All-Star Weekend.

The Heat put a show on in Miami tonight. It opened and closed with D-Wade dominating the first and fourth quarters. Flash led all scorers with 35 points. Defense also starred in the 104-85 victory over the Portland Trailblazers. The Heat set a season high record with 14 blocks. Shaq had five, Zo had four and Flash had three.

The game wasn't a complete blowout. Give the Trailblazers credit. They played a very competitive game. The first three quarters were very close, but the Heat pulled away in the fourth and outscored the Blazers 31-15.

The game opened with Wade picking up where he left off on Sunday against the Spurs. He came out firing and scored 15 in the first quarter. Brandon Roy not only kept the Blazers in the game, but on top. He practically matched Wade's 15 with 13 of his own in the first. Roy cooled off considerably after that, finishing the game with 15 points.

The contest was back-and-forth from there with the Heat pulling away in the fourth. Wade got the team going with a number of jumpers. Zo energized the crowd with some amazing blocks that led to fast break baskets for guys like Posey, Walker and the Heat's newest addition, Eddie Jones. You could tell in the fourth, that the Heat were really enjoying themselves. They were making the extra pass, finishing on the break and playing tough D.

Riley will be back next week, as well as, Jwil. Ron Rothstein has done an excellent in job in Riley's absence. He amassed a record of 13-9 during 22-game stretch. Riley will be coming back to a team that has turned the corner, and is ready to defend it's championship. Adding Jwil back to the starting lineup will free up Dwyane Wade and allow him to focus more on getting to the hoop and not worrying about setting up his teammates.

I think I might be smelling another championship!