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 …
Throughout the playoffs, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has taken pride in his team’s ability — and desire — to climb the highest mountains possible to reach its ultimate goal. I don’t think anyone expects Martin to remain this hot against Denver, but the Heat will need his offense again in the finals, especially if Butler struggles for the reasons …
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 …
Atlanta star Trae Young has some unfinished business when his Hawks visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday night for an Eastern Conference play-in game. In 17 career games versus Miami, Young is averaging 21.4 points on 40.2 percent shooting, including 32.8 percent on 3-pointers. In four games this season, Young averaged 19.8 points on 35.6 percent shooting, including 20.8 percent …