When we saw that Miami only scored 54 points Wednesday, we thought it was referring to the Miami Hurricanes or the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks from some NIT or CBI contest.

But no, it was the horrendous Heat reaching yet another historic low.

(While in Toronto, Pat Riley should really look for some 222’s)

The Wade-less Wonders were shredded by the Raptors 96-54, setting a new franchise record for lowest points scored. The Heat also had the dishonor of having the 3rd-worst scoring game in the NBA’s shot clock era. Amazingly it was the Heat that was responsible for the lowest-ever total, holding the Bulls to 49 points in a 1999 game.

Oh, and Miami also drops to 12-55 on the season - only 42 games out of first place. It’s enough to make you cry - which is what Allen Iverson almost did in his return to Philadelphia.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports how Sixers fans loudly applauded Iverson when he hit the Wachovia Center floor for pre-game warm-ups. He soon ran to center court, where he “dropped down and kissed the 76ers logo.”

(Video courtesy of THE 700 LEVEL)

Then when it came time for the team introductions, the sell-out crowd gave A.I. a minute-long standing ovation. Pretty remarkable, considering this is the same city that booed Santa Claus and cheered Michael Irvin getting carried out on a stretcher.

Iverson responded to the warm welcome by netting 32 points, but he couldn’t make his last shot, and the Nuggets lost to the home team 115-113. Still, the Answer was touched by the outpouring of support:

“It was emotional. It almost got to me, man. It made me feel good — it made me feel appreciated. It made me feel like the time that I was here was worthwhile.“

Seems like Allen might not have been ready to handle all the emotion. Maybe he should’ve practiced.