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NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
Read full article: NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 nightThe NBA’s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco.
Spoelstra downplays Jimmy Butler trade rumors as Heat focus on season’s best stretch
Read full article: Spoelstra downplays Jimmy Butler trade rumors as Heat focus on season’s best stretchJimmy Butler’s name has recently surfaced in trade rumors, but the Miami Heat star is focused on basketball as his team rides a three-game winning streak.
Bam Adebayo scores 25, Jimmy Butler adds 24 as Heat hold off Suns 121-111
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 25, Jimmy Butler adds 24 as Heat hold off Suns 121-111Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Jimmy Butler added 24 and the Miami Heat moved back over the .500 mark by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-111 on Saturday night.
Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico CityBam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in Mexico.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98
Read full article: Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
Read full article: US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinalsThe U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.
Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
Read full article: Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmupStephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions before the Paris Olympics.
US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup
Read full article: US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneupAnthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor.
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
Read full article: Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
Read full article: Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff openerJayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff series.
Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going
Read full article: Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope goingWhen the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament.
Adebayo has 22 points and nine rebounds as Heat end four-game losing streak with win over Pistons
Read full article: Adebayo has 22 points and nine rebounds as Heat end four-game losing streak with win over PistonsBam Adebayo had 22 points and nine rebounds in 29 minutes, and the Miami Heat ended a four-game losing streak with a 108-95 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
Read full article: Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel EmbiidA new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
Bam Adebayo shines in Heat’s 109-104 victory over 76ers
Read full article: Bam Adebayo shines in Heat’s 109-104 victory over 76ersBam Adebayo had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-104 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the NBA All-Star break.
Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler
Read full article: Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without ButlerNikola Jovic scored a career-high 24 points, Bam Adebayo had his second triple-double of the season and the Miami Heat rolled to a 123-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Heat outlast Wizards 110-102 as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo lead the way
Read full article: Heat outlast Wizards 110-102 as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo lead the wayJimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Miami Heat used a strong third quarter to earn a 110-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics rosterThere are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Heat get 28 from Herro, 22 from Adebayo and top Rockets 120-113
Read full article: Heat get 28 from Herro, 22 from Adebayo and top Rockets 120-113Kyle Lowry got hurt and left the game while he was still in the game. He didn’t even wait for play to stop, simply exiting the floor and temporarily having Miami play 5-on-4 for a few seconds.
Greyson Allen hits career high 9 3-pointers as Suns beat Heat 113-97
Read full article: Greyson Allen hits career high 9 3-pointers as Suns beat Heat 113-97Greyson Allen made a career-high nine 3-pointers to tie the Phoenix record and scored 31 points, Beal added 25 points and the Suns beat the Heat 113-97 on Friday night.
Martin has season-high 24 points and career-high 12 rebounds as Heat beat Raptors 112-103
Read full article: Martin has season-high 24 points and career-high 12 rebounds as Heat beat Raptors 112-103Caleb Martin had a season-high 24 points and a career-best 12 rebounds, Duncan Robinson scored 21 points and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Wednesday night.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 32 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 131-124 on Tuesday night and clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Bam Adebayo scores 23 points as the Heat cruise to a 118-100 win over the Bulls
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 23 points as the Heat cruise to a 118-100 win over the BullsBam Adebayo scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat blew out the Chicago Bulls 118-100 on Monday night, two nights after blowing a 21-point lead in the same building.
Robinson, Adebayo key rally as Heat capture fifth straight with win over Spurs, 118-113
Read full article: Robinson, Adebayo key rally as Heat capture fifth straight with win over Spurs, 118-113The Miami Heat were short-handed, playing the second night of a back-to-back and playing against the most hyped prospect in decades in San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Adebayo has triple-double, Butler scores 28, Heat hold off LeBron and the Lakers 108-107
Read full article: Adebayo has triple-double, Butler scores 28, Heat hold off LeBron and the Lakers 108-107Bam Adebayo had the first 20-rebound triple-double in Miami history, Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and the Heat survived a big offensive drought at the end to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-107 on Monday night.
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo donates fitness center, basketball court to kids in Homestead
Read full article: Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo donates fitness center, basketball court to kids in HomesteadBam Adebayo and his Bam, Books and Brotherhood (BBB) Foundation donated a new fitness center and basketball court to the Chapman Partnership in Homestead on Saturday.
Knicks are trading former lottery pick and fan favorite Obi Toppin to Pacers, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks are trading former lottery pick and fan favorite Obi Toppin to Pacers, AP source saysThe New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick who was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau.
Soccer legend Neymar amazes Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler with wild free-throw shot
Read full article: Soccer legend Neymar amazes Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler with wild free-throw shotThe Miami Heat are ready to hit the court for their first NBA Finals home game in over 10 years as the team gets ready to face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Heat players ready for ‘avalanche of noise’ as team returns home for Games 3 and 4
Read full article: Heat players ready for ‘avalanche of noise’ as team returns home for Games 3 and 4The Miami Heat returned to practice Tuesday, just one day before they will face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Heat fans enjoy taste of victory ahead of NBA Finals Game 3 against Denver Nuggets
Read full article: Heat fans enjoy taste of victory ahead of NBA Finals Game 3 against Denver NuggetsWith a taste of victory, Malorie Aldrich, Rome Jackson, Sebastian Lopez, and Gabriel Hernandez were among the Miami Heat fans who were preparing for Wednesday’s home Game 3 at the Kaseya Center during the NBA Finals.
Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the win
Read full article: Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the winIt was a popular theme before the NBA Finals started — about how the Nuggets, an up-tempo team with fresh legs that could exploit the mile-high altitude in Denver, would have a good chance to wear down the Miami Heat.
Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to return
Read full article: Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to returnCeltics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sees a team in need of small tweaks, not massive disruption to leadership or its core.
Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
Read full article: Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 17 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Giannis exits early with knee issue; Bucks rip Heat 128-99
Read full article: Giannis exits early with knee issue; Bucks rip Heat 128-99Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter with a right knee issue to spoil his rapid return from a sprained wrist, but the Milwaukee Bucks still trounced the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday for their 13th consecutive victory.
Schröder propels Lakers past Heat 112-109 without LeBron, AD
Read full article: Schröder propels Lakers past Heat 112-109 without LeBron, ADDennis Schröder scored 14 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter and the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers improbably overcame LeBron James’ absence for a 112-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103
Read full article: Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103 on Tuesday night.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Read full article: Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112.
Tatum and Brown combine for 57, Celtics top Heat 111-104
Read full article: Tatum and Brown combine for 57, Celtics top Heat 111-104Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics topped the Miami Heat 111-104 on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3
Read full article: Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.