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The Florida NBA teams had an action packed weekend as the Miami Heat (8-4) took on the Philadelphia 76ers (0-14) and the Orlando Magic (6-7) hosted the Sacramento Kings (5-9). The Heat defeated the Sixers 96-91 keeping Philly winless while the Magic suffered a loss to the Kings 97-91. The …

The Orlando Magic did not play their best game Monday night against the Indiana Pacers losing 97 to 84. The game was close for the first three quarters until Orlando went cold offensively. The Magic relied heavily on their defense, but their offense in the fourth quarter was sloppy and out of sync. …

The Miami Heat began their seven-game homestead by defeating the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, 96-76. As Veterans Day approaches this Wednesday, the Heat are sporting military-themed jerseys all week that read “Home Strong” on the chest. This is in collaboration with a program founded by the team to honor soldiers at every …

Sunday was not a bad night in Miami…The Heat got their second win of the season, beating the Houston Rockets 109-89. Houston started with a bang, scoring 14 points in the first four minutes and actually led by 21 points in the first half. The Heat missed their first 10 …

Tonight marks the season opener for both Florida NBA teams as the Orlando Magic host John Wall and the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat play the Charlotte Hornets. Both teams are looking to improve after poor performances last season, as both teams missed the playoffs. The Magic have made the biggest change of the …

Former Gator men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan was formally introduced Friday as the new coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder team was on hand for the one hour press conference as were people like Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford and Oklahoma coacn and former Gator coach Lon …

For the first time since 1996, Billy the Kid will not be the head man in Gainesville. Billy Donovan will be leaving Florida after 19 years to become the new head coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan has accepted a multi-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and …

After four straight seasons of going to the NBA finals, the Miami Heat are on the verge of being out of the playoffs. Miami appeared like a solid favorite to keep the seven seed, and face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a dream first round match up, but that …

Post LeBron James success for the Miami Heat has not been easy. Losing the “best player in the world,” and numerous of others on the roster have turned contenders into a team unable to find success.  Also, injuries have severely handicapped the Heat roster. Miami could possibly be unable to …

One consistent issue nagging the Miami Heat throughout the NBA season has been  injuries. Staying healthy has been one of the main reasons the Heat have struggled throughout this season, aside from LeBron James taking his talents back to Ohio. Key players such as Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Josh McRoberts …