Miami plays Toronto in conference showdown
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Miami plays Toronto in conference showdown

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -7; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts Toronto in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Miami ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 15.7 fast break points per game led by Tyler Herro averaging 3.9. Toronto ranks second in the league scoring 19.2 fast break points per game led by RJ Barrett averaging 5.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 5-5, averaging 111.4 points, 42.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 9.9 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field.

Game Heat Miami Points Averaging Eastern Conference Toronto Raptors Plays Toronto  showdown  day  heat  game  plays  toronto  raptors  miami  shooting  eastern  conference  points  averaging

History of this topic

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
1 day, 12 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 …

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
1 week, 3 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
Trending News
1 week, 3 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 …

Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game slide
1 week, 5 days ago

Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -11; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto comes into the matchup with Miami as losers of three games in a row. The Heat score 112.2 points per game, 5.0 fewer points than the 117.2 the Raptors give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 7-3, averaging 113.3 points, …

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs
2 weeks 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 …

Toronto takes on Miami in conference matchup
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Toronto takes on Miami in conference matchup

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat in Eastern Conference play Sunday. Bam Adebayo is scoring 15.8 points per game and averaging 9.4 rebounds for the Heat. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 3-7, averaging 108.4 points, 48.5 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting …

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Miami Heat after LaMelo Ball scored 44 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 95-84 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets average 109.1 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 110.3 the Heat give up. …

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win
4 weeks 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 …

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, 3 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 …

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday night. Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. did not travel with the team on Tuesday to Boston for a Game 5 against the Celtics, ruled out with a strained right hip flexor. Jaquez Jr. left Game 4 against the Celtics …

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 …

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -10.5; over/under is 202.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. TOP PERFORMERS: Duncan Robinson is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging …

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
7 months, 3 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 …

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami
8 months ago

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14.5; over/under is 204.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. Boston is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.7 offensive rebounds per …

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 meet the Bulls in play-in game
8 months ago

Heat meet the Bulls in play-in game

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Heat -1.5; over/under is 205 PLAY-IN GAME: The Heat and Bulls meet to decide the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer makes per game than the Bulls allow. The Bulls average 11.5 made 3-pointers per …

Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
8 months ago

Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales

Associated Press  

MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always delivers the same three-word outlook. All four teams — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern Conference, New Orleans and Sacramento in the Western Conference — have serious injury concerns going into their matchups to decide the No. “It fits our identity.” The Bulls-Heat game is a rematch …

76ers meet the Heat for play-in game
8 months, 1 week ago

76ers meet the Heat for play-in game

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE 76ers -4.5; over/under is 207.5 PLAY-IN GAME: The 76ers and Heat square off to decide the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers’ 12.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.9 fewer made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Heat allow. …

Heat tune up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular-season finale
8 months, 1 week ago

Heat tune up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

MIAMI — After a 46-win regular season, the Miami Heat still aren’t in the playoffs. Thomas Bryant scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points and the Heat tuned up for a trip to the play-in tournament by beating the Toronto Raptors 118-103 on Sunday. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro each scored 17 for Miami, …

Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game losing streak
8 months, 1 week ago

Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Miami; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto looks to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Miami. The Heat average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer makes per game than the Raptors give up. The Raptors average 112.5 points per game, 4.0 more than the 108.5 the Heat give …

Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going
8 months, 1 week ago

Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going

Associated Press  

MIAMI — When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. Nikola Jovic scored 22 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 20 points and nine assists, and the Heat kept hope alive of escaping the play-in tournament by topping the Toronto Raptors 125-103 on Friday night. Bam Adebayo scored 19 points, Tyler Herro scored …

Quickley, Raptors to visit Adebayo, Heat
8 months, 1 week ago

Quickley, Raptors to visit Adebayo, Heat

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat host Immanuel Quickley and the Toronto Raptors. The Heat average 109.9 points per game, 8.8 fewer points than the 118.7 the Raptors give up. The Raptors average 112.6 points per game, 4.1 more than the 108.5 the Heat allow to opponents. LAST …

Miami hosts Dallas after overtime win against Atlanta
8 months, 1 week ago

Miami hosts Dallas after overtime win against Atlanta

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -6; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Dallas Mavericks following the Miami Heat’s 117-111 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks average 14.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Heat …

Tyler Herro scores 33, Butler adds 25 as the Heat outlast the Hawks 117-111 in 2 OTs
8 months, 1 week ago

Tyler Herro scores 33, Butler adds 25 as the Heat outlast the Hawks 117-111 in 2 OTs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Tyler Herro scored four of his 33 points in the second overtime and the Miami Heat outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 117-111 on Tuesday night. Jimmy Butler had 25 points and nine assists and Nikola Jovic added 23 points and eight rebounds as the Heat won for the fifth time in seven games. Herro missed over a month with …

Murray, Hawks host the Heat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Murray, Hawks host the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -2.5; over/under is 221 BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat take on Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks in Eastern Conference play Tuesday. The Hawks’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the …

Miami puts road win streak on the line against Indiana
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami puts road win streak on the line against Indiana

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Heat play Indiana. The Heat average 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 more made shots on average than the 10.8 per game the Pacers give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 6-4, averaging 120.4 …

Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday night to tighten the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and Doncic had 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Mavericks opened a rare stretch of three home games in four days with their 12th …

Miami faces Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight win
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami faces Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami will attempt to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Heat take on Philadelphia. TOP PERFORMERS: Jimmy Butler is scoring 21.1 points per game and averaging 5.4 rebounds for the Heat. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 7-3, averaging 108.1 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.8 steals and …

Miami hosts conference foe New York
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami hosts conference foe New York

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami takes on New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The Heat’s 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Knicks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 106.0 points, 42.2 rebounds, …

Phoenix hosts Toronto after overtime win against Denver
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix hosts Toronto after overtime win against Denver

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Toronto Raptors following the Phoenix Suns’ 117-107 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets. Toronto ranks fourth in the NBA scoring 54.6 points per game in the paint led by RJ Barrett averaging 12.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 115.0 points, 48.5 rebounds, 26.1 assists, …

Miami faces Denver, aims for 7th straight road win
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami faces Denver, aims for 7th straight road win

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -4.5; over/under is 215.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to keep its six-game road win streak intact when the Heat face Denver. Bam Adebayo is scoring 20.3 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Heat. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging …

Heat play the Jazz, look for 5th straight victory
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat play the Jazz, look for 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will attempt to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz average 113.3 points per game, 1.8 more points than the 111.5 the Heat give up. The Jazz average 113.4 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than the 119.1 the Jazz …

Miami Heat, constantly in NBA trade rumors, believe they ‘have enough’ to win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami Heat, constantly in NBA trade rumors, believe they ‘have enough’ to win

New York Times  

MIAMI — Kyle Lowry wore a big green Philadelphia Eagles hat Monday night. “He’s reading the game very well,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Herro. He’s fully embracing that.” The Heat’s last two seasons have ended in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals and Game 5 of the NBA Finals, respectively, and in both cases, Herro was injured. …

Adebayo scores 26 points as depleted Heat show off depth in 117-109 win over Hawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Adebayo scores 26 points as depleted Heat show off depth in 117-109 win over Hawks

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Bam Adebayo scored 26 points with 17 rebounds and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added a career-high 20 points as the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-109 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Coach Erik Spoelstra said he was given a strong indication in a pregame meeting that players were eager to fill the void …

Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102
1 year, 1 month ago

Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102

Associated Press  

MIAMI — To open a new season, the Miami Heat revisited their go-to move from last season: winning close games. Bam Adebayo scored 22 points, Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Heat held off the Detroit Pistons 103-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both clubs. A lot of good things.” Tyler Herro …

Gabe Vincent helps Heat beat Nuggets, level NBA Finals at 1-1
1 year, 6 months ago

Gabe Vincent helps Heat beat Nuggets, level NBA Finals at 1-1

The Hindu  

Gabe Vincent scored 23 points to help the visiting Miami Heat record a 111-108 victory over Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, levelling the NBA Finals at one win apiece. Vincent made eight of 12 shot attempts from the floor – including 4 of 6 from three-point range — as the Heat outscored the Nuggets by a 36-25 margin in the …

NBA playoffs: Heat dismantle Celtics, punch ticket to finals
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA playoffs: Heat dismantle Celtics, punch ticket to finals

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, Caleb Martin added 26 and the Miami Heat became the second No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals with a convincing 103-84 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night. Bam Adebayo recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Miami bounced back after …

Heat on brink of NBA Finals after 128-102 win over Celtics in Game 3
1 year, 7 months ago

Heat on brink of NBA Finals after 128-102 win over Celtics in Game 3

The Hindu  

Gabe Vincent scored 29 points to help the host Miami Heat move within one win of their second NBA Finals appearance in four seasons, courtesy of a 128-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Vincent made 11 of 14 shots from the floor -- including 6 of 9 from 3-point range -- and Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin scored …

NBA: Heat pulls off another upset in Boston, grabs 2-0 edge in Eastern Conference finals
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Heat pulls off another upset in Boston, grabs 2-0 edge in Eastern Conference finals

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, including the tiebreaking basket with 2:33 remaining, and the Miami Heat took control of the Eastern Conference finals with a 111-105 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Friday night. Jayson Tatum had 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for second-seeded Boston but didn’t convert a field goal in the fourth …

NBA: Heat edges Knicks 96-92 in Game 6 to clinch semifinal series
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Heat edges Knicks 96-92 in Game 6 to clinch semifinal series

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler collected 24 points and eight rebounds to help the host Miami Heat post a 96-92 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday and win its Eastern Conference semifinal series in six games. Then watch the game on Sunday and see who we have to play.” Added Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, “It is really frickin’ hard to get …

NBA Playoffs preview: Knicks visit Miami looking to force a Game 7
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs preview: Knicks visit Miami looking to force a Game 7

The Hindu  

New York Knicks once again will look to prevent Miami Heat from etching its name into the NBA history books when the teams play Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Friday night in Miami. “We’ll see what Game 6 brings,” Thibodeau said, when addressing whether Brunson and Grimes would play all 48 minutes again on Friday. “If …

NBA Playoffs: Blast to the past as New York Knicks, Miami Heat renew rivalry
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Blast to the past as New York Knicks, Miami Heat renew rivalry

The Hindu  

Shortly after the New York Knicks finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat stormed back in an unexpected first-round series victory over the Milwaukee Bucks by authoring a dramatic comeback and taking overtime by storm. Two decades later, the teams meet for high stakes again when the fifth-seeded Knicks host the eighth-seeded Heat to …

NBA playoffs result: Jimmy Butler gets 42 as Heat knockout top-seeded Bucks
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Jimmy Butler gets 42 as Heat knockout top-seeded Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 42 points as the visiting Miami Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 128-126 overtime victory over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in Game 5. Miami’s Gabe Vincent misfired on a 3-point attempt with nine seconds to play, but Milwaukee’s Grayson Allen did not get off a shot before time expired. Vincent finished with …

NBA playoff result: Jimmy Butler, Heat blow by Bucks for 2-1 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff result: Jimmy Butler, Heat blow by Bucks for 2-1 series lead

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before resting in the fourth quarter as the host Miami Heat beat the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in its first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Reserve Duncan Robinson made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points on his 29th birthday for Miami, which led by as many as 29 …

NBA playoffs result: With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Bucks top Heat to even series
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Bucks top Heat to even series

The Hindu  

Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday combined for 49 points, Bobby Portis stepped in for injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and contributed a double-double, and the Milwaukee Bucks rebounded from an opening loss to thump the visiting Miami Heat 138-122 in Game 2 of its Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night. Four other Bucks scored at least 16 points to allow Milwaukee to …

NBA playoffs result: Miami Heat topples Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 amid injuries to Antetokounmpo, Herro
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Miami Heat topples Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 amid injuries to Antetokounmpo, Herro

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler had 35 points and 11 assists and the visiting Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks -- who played most of the game without Giannis Antetokounmpo -- 130-117 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Sunday. Kevin Love had 18, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent added 15 apiece and Tyler Herro scored 12 before being sidelined …

NBA Play-In Tournament results: Heat hang on to make the dance; Wolves wallop Thunder
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Play-In Tournament results: Heat hang on to make the dance; Wolves wallop Thunder

New York Times  

The playoffs — the actual, this-is-why-we-play-82-games playoffs — are finally here. MIAMI LEADS WITH 2:17 TO GO 📺: Live on TNT | Winner gets #8 seed pic.twitter.com/9q5ZOlj7KU — NBA April 15, 2023 Unsung hero: Strus, who made three 3s out of the gate in the first quarter en route to a playoff career-high 31 points on 7-of-12 shooting from behind …

Discover Related