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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - LeBron James took a look at the stat sheet after three quarters and liked what he saw. There was a lot to like. James had 17 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Miami Heat build a big lead, and then rested in the fourth quarter of a 110-78 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. It was James first triple-double of the season and No. 37 for his career. "That thing has been pretty elusive, hasnt it?" James asked. "Im just glad it came in a win. That is the important thing about getting those. It is only special if you win the game." James had a triple-double without needing a point, assist or rebound in the final quarter for the fourth time in his career. His last triple-double through three quarters was Jan. 27, 2009, for Cleveland against Sacramento, according to STATS. "Nothing LeBron James does should surprise us," Pistons coach John Loyer said. "Hes the best player in the game, or pretty close to it. He orchestrates for everybody." The banged-up Heat had little trouble with the Pistons even though they were without Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers, Ray Allen and Greg Oden. "At this point, theres somebody out every night," James lamented. The Heat had plenty of players make up for the losses. Udonis Haslem scored 12 of his 17 points in the first quarter, when James already had seven assists. Chris Bosh scored 15, Chris Andersen had 13 points, Norris Cole scored 12 and James Jones added 10 for Miami. "This was one of those games where we had to have different guys step up," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. "You cant make excuses about lineups and injuries in this league. Weve got to win games with the guys you can put on the floor every night." Greg Monroe and Will Bynum each had 12 points and Kyle Singler scored 11 for the Pistons, who honoured their 1989 championship team at halftime. Detroits Andre Drummond had 12 points and eight rebounds while Josh Smith was held to nine points on 4-of-14 shooting. The Bad Boys didnt seem to inspire the current players, whose lack of effort was "mind-boggling" to Loyer. "We didnt lay it on the line," Loyer said. Detroit was competitive for about a quarter. The Heat led 28-23 after the opening period before outscoring the Pistons by 10 in the second quarter and by 17 in the third. "They punched us in the mouth and we never got back up," Loyer said. "We didnt have any energy in the second half. "They play hard no matter who they play or no matter who they have playing in the game." Both teams scored 18 in the final quarter, but that was when James was on the bench and so relaxed that he smiled for pictures taken by fans during a timeout. Wade said he couldnt play because his right hamstring was bothering him, adding that hes day to day. Wade has played in 51 of 71 games this season, sitting out many by design because the two-time defending NBA champions want to rest his sore knees to make sure hes ready for the playoffs. Chalmers injured his right quadriceps in Wednesday nights loss to Eastern Conference-leading Indiana. Chalmers said hes day to day. Allen missed his second straight game because of the flu, and Spoelstra said he kept Oden out to rest his back. NOTES: James said before the game he was wowed by slugger Miguel Cabrera getting a $292 million 10-year contract from the Detroit Tigers, saying he wished the NBA didnt have a salary cap. James has six-year contract worth roughly $110 million. ... Pistons president of basketball operations and Hall of Fame player Joe Dumars declined to be interviewed before the game and did not address the crowd when the Bad Boys were honoured at halftime. Dumars job seems to be in jeopardy with the franchise likely to miss the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas spoke for his teammates during the short ceremony and thanked the fans during his brief remarks. 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Edwards, the Supercup Championship leader, was in the passenger seat as an instructor for a private training session at Queensland Raceway at Willowbank, outside Brisbane, Porsche Motorsport said.ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - In a widely expected shake-up, four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel will replace two-time champion Fernando Alonso at Ferrari next season.The 27-year-old German will be leaving Red Bull for the Italian team on a three-year deal, Ferrari said Thursday.The dream of a lifetime has come true. When I was a kid, Michael Schumacher in the red car was my greatest idol and now its an incredible honour to finally get the chance to drive a Ferrari, Vettel said. I am extremely motivated to help the team get back to the top.Alonso, a 33-year-old Spaniard who won his two titles with Renault in 2006 and 06, had said earlier this season that his future was elsewhere. His destination remains unclear, but he is expected to join McLaren.With Alonso sitting beside him Thursday, Vettel heaped praise on his new team.I think it will be a special journey, not even the first race but even winter testing, Vettel said. To step into the car, I think it will remain with you for the rest of your life.Alonso expressed his frustration with Ferarri last year after the Hungarian Grand Prix. That earned him a public rebuke from the team and led to rumours that he was on his way out.In five seasons with Ferrari, Alonso finished runner-up to Vettel three times, including in 2012 and 2013. He pushed Vettel two years ago — finishing three points behind — but in last years championship Vettel beat him by 155 points.Even the prospect of a new deal at Ferrari couldnt change Alonsos mind.I felt it was the time to find new projects and motivation. I was in talks even last year to be honest, Alonso said. This year I felt around summertime, September, that it was time to move.Alonso, who won 11 races for Ferrari and secured 44 podium places, thanked the team for not standing in his way.They could say, No, but this is a true sign of love and respect from this team, Alonso said. From Monday (onward) I willl be a true Ferrari supporter.ddddddddddddHis final race will be on Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He is fifth in the overall standings and has managed only two podium places this season. His last win was at the Spanish GP last May.We offer him our heartfelt thanks for what has been an extraordinary adventure with the Scuderia, Ferrari team principal Marco Mattiacci said.Alonso entered the final race in Abu Dhabi four years ago with an eight-point lead. But Vettel won the first of his four straight titles with Red Bull that year.Alonso drove alongside Brazilian driver Felipe Massa for four seasons, but they struggled to match Red Bulls speed. Things got worse this season — both for Alonso alongside Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen, and for Vettel alongside Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo — with Mercedes winning 15 of 18 races so far and taking pole position in 17.The 27-year-old Vettels fall from the pinnacle of the sport was as spectacular as it was unexpected.After winning 13 races last season — including the last nine — Vettel has won zero races this year while being upstaged by Ricciardo, who has won three. Vettel has been on the podium only four times and is fourth overall, two points ahead of Alonso and 55 behind Ricciardo.Vettels arrival at Ferrari has an added advantage. He is good friends with the 35-year-old Raikkonen, the 2007 F1 champion with Ferrari.On a personal level, (hes) very straightforward, Vettel said of his future teammate. We have a great respect for each other.McLarens seats are currently taken by former champion Jenson Button and promising driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark.Sundays race could be Buttons last.When youre in Formula One for so many years, 15 years, this is your life, the 34-year-old British driver said. But when you are put in an uncomfortable situation your eyes are open to different possibilities and there are a lot of challenges out there. ' ' '