NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler dunked off a 35-foot in-bounds pass from Gabe Vincent with just 0.3 seconds left as the host Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 97-95 on Friday night. AT&T Replay // @ATTpic.twitter.com/gaMLVfy2ny — Miami HEAT February 11, 2023 Bam Adebayo added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Butler scored 16 points as the Heat won their eighth straight home game. Houston’s Jalen Green had appeared to send the game to overtime with his baseline drive that tied the score 95-95 with 0.7 seconds left. But Butler scored six straight Heat points -- four free throws and a layup -- to get Miami back in the game.

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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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3 days ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
3 days, 2 hours ago

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Heat take on Brooklyn. The Nets average 109.2 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 109.9 the Heat allow to opponents. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Nets. LAST …

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse
3 days, 5 hours ago

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Associated Press  

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. The Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in the fourth quarter to pull off an improbable 121-114 victory on Saturday night, winning a game in which they trailed by 25 in the first half and were down 22 with one quarter remaining. “I feel like …

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat
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3 days, 6 hours ago

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points on Saturday night. The Magic also trailed by 22 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Heat 37-8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 24 points …

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97
4 days, 5 hours ago

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory. Lu Dort scored 14 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points and 18 rebounds for the Thunder, who improved to 22-5 — the second-best record in the NBA and …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat
1 week, 1 day ago

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat

Hindustan Times  

Malik Beasley had a season-high 28 points, Cade Cunningham supplied a triple-double and the host Detroit Pistons topped the Miami Heat 125-124 in overtime on Monday night. The Pistons played without two starters Tobias Harris was sidelined by a thumb injury, while Jaden Ivey was a late scratch due to left knee pain. Following a Pistons shot clock violation, Herro …

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
1 week, 5 days ago

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win

Hindustan Times  

Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Miami, which won its season-best fourth straight game, also got a game-high 23 points from Tyler Herro. Toronto lost its fourth straight game, and the Raptors have the worst road record in the …

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory
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1 week, 5 days ago

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 16 rebounds and five assists and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-104 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Tyler Herro led Miami with 23 points, Nikoli Jovic added 14 and Jimmy Butler and Dru Smith each had 11. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto started its second extended stretch without Scottie …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
2 weeks ago

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Magic: Orlando’s bench scored 28 points in the first half, including 13 by Moritz Wagner and 10 from Anthony …

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs

Hindustan Times  

Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Miami Heat handed the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, 122-113, on Sunday night. Cavaliers star Evan Mobley - who scored 41 points against Charlotte on Saturday did not return after reportedly suffering a sprained left ankle in the second quarter. Cavaliers star Donovan …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night. LeBron James scored 29 points for the Lakers, who have lost six of eight — their last two by a combined 70 points. Key stat Herro …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
3 weeks, 1 day ago

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Miami scored the first seven points and then went cold while the Celtics ran off 17 of the next 19 points to take the lead. …

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 23 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111 on Friday night. Bam Adebayo had a triple-double for Miami — 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, the last of those boards coming after Butler airballed a jumper in the final seconds. RJ Barrett scored 25 for Toronto and …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 points, Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, including 28 in the second half, in the loss for Philadelphia, which played without Paul George and Joel Embiid and fell to 3-14. Maxey, …

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyler Herro scored 27 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Miami Heat held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Wednesday night. Herro was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws, giving the Hornets a chance to tie or win with six seconds left. Hornets: Ball, who came in averaging …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat
4 weeks ago

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat

The Hindu  

Damian Lillard scored 37 points and dished out 12 assists as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Julius Randle scored 21 points and Naz Reid contributed 19 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who fell to 1-2 in West Group A. Suns 127, Lakers 100 Devin Booker recorded …

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month ago

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after the Heat took down the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 35.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 9.8. The Bucks average 113.1 points per …

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on
1 month ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu  

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Butler, after missing four straight games due to a sprained right ankle, scored a season-high 30 points to go along …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center
1 month, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he departed to join Dallas in July. Key moment Coming …

Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alperen Sengun scored five of his 27 points in the final 2:28 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 101-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Trailing 101-99 with six seconds left, Pistons’ guard Cade Cunningham intentionally missed a free throw and Jaden Ivey got the offensive rebound. Houston got another putback, this one a dunk from …

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Associated Press  

DENVER — Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets rallied to beat Oklahoma City 124-122 on Wednesday night to hand the Thunder their first loss of the season. Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 20 rebounds and …

Knicks Rally to Defeat Heat in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Knicks Rally to Defeat Heat in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night. Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half. The Knicks led by 13 points in the third quarter before flipping the game, and they went on to win 87-80.

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Heat dominated the first half, outscoring the Pistons 39-18 and holding a 64-53 lead at halftime. The Heat won the game 106-98, …

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-106 in their season opener. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 13 points and 8 assists, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 3-pointers. The Heat dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets 33-18 in the final period. The Hornets struggled with 20 turnovers and missed several free throws in the crucial …

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and White sprinted down the court to swat away the Mavericks’ last chance on Sunday night as Boston beat Dallas 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. AP AUDIO: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to …

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14; over/under is 199.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Miami Heat in game five. TOP PERFORMERS: White is scoring 15.2 points per game and averaging 4.2 rebounds for …

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Bam Adebayo finished with 25 points, 17 rebounds and five assists for Miami, which had a sellout crowd — including …

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring a career-high 38 points on Monday night and leading the top-seeded Celtics past the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 …

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a balanced approach, and the Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The last time either team saw …

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there’s no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL. The Miami Heat forward spoke to TNT during a first-quarter stoppage of his team’s Eastern Conference first-round game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, as he watched from the team’s bench area. “I don’t know …

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -9; over/under is 204 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are in a 1-1 series tie in the Eastern Conference first round. Jayson Tatum is scoring 26.9 points per game with 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists …

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead

News 18  

The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday. The win was all the more unexpected given Miami’s 20-point drubbing by Boston in game one on Sunday — something Herro said had motivated the Heat for game two. “We lost badly …

Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat
8 months ago

Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat

Associated Press  

BOSTON — After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2. Boston, the NBA’s second-best 3-point shooting team, set its own playoff franchise record with 22 3-point makes in Game 1. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game that his …

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
8 months ago

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish. Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s 23 3-pointers — the most in a playoff game in franchise history — to lead the Heat to a 111-101 …

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
8 months ago

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge without star Jimmy Butler. Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Boston past the Miami Heat 114-94 …

Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat
8 months ago

Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -13.5; over/under is 208.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat to begin the Eastern Conference first round. The Heat average 110.1 points per game, 0.9 more than the 109.2 the Celtics allow to opponents. …

Heat beat Bulls 112-91 to secure the eighth seed for second straight year
8 months ago

Heat beat Bulls 112-91 to secure the eighth seed for second straight year

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game Friday night. Herro finished with 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the …

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
8 months ago

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game Friday night. “I have an …

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