After what has been a struggling season, the Miami Heat have a two-game winning streak just for the fourth time this season after a 99-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks last night in South Florida. The Yugoslavian Effect Goran Dragić‘s improved performance in the month of January is one of the few …
Read More »Heat Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Rockets
During a season which has had quite a tumultuous beginning, positives for the Miami Heat are few and far between. The Heat sit at 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, with only the Brooklyn Nets behind them. Numerous injuries combined with underwhelming performances have created a rocky season start where evaluating …
Read More »Heat Fall Short Despite Whiteside’s Huge Night
Hassan Whiteside tallied 28 points paired with 20 rebounds to notch his 26th double double in the Miami Heat’s 107-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Whiteside’s stat line resulted in not just one record, but multiple. When he grabbed his 18th rebound, Whiteside passed Shaquille O’Neal for 11th place …
Read More »Miami Heat Win, Orlando Magic Lose
One proved to be a big number yesterday for NBA teams in the sunshine state. One point was the difference between a win and a loss for both the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic. The Heat barely pulled off a 111-110 win over the Utah Jazz, while the Orlando Magic narrowly …
Read More »Heat Improve Road Record in Win Over Nuggets, Jazz Up Next
The Miami Heat improved to a 4-5 road record after topping the Denver Nuggets 106-98 last night. Despite a rough start to the season and some close losses, the Heat showed a spark in last night’s win. Bench Presence After beating the Nuggets, the Heat proved that they are better when the whole team …
Read More »Heat and Magic Losing Grip on Season
The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic both had harsh losses last night. The Heat fell to the team that was once last in the Eastern Conference–the 76ers–only to take their spot in the cellar. Now 12th in the conference and 4-9 on the season, the Heat is running out …
Read More »Miami Heat Snap Six Game Skid Against Milwaukee
The Miami Heat defended their home court last night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami shooting guard Dion Waiters came up big for his team with a 23 point showing. His offensive efforts, combined with Heat center Hassan Whiteside’s lockdown defense in the paint, snapped a six game losing streak for …
Read More »Miami Heat On Slippery Slope, Lose 6th Straight Game
The Miami Heat’s story stayed the same Tuesday night. They came up short, dropping their sixth straight game of the season—this time to the Atlanta Hawks 93-90 in the American Airlines Arena. It marked the first time Miami (2-8) has had a losing streak since the 15-win team from the 2007-08 season. …
Read More »NBA Preview: Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat
The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat take to the hardwood tonight in a divisional matchup at 8 p.m. With key roster changes from both teams, each look to find their new identity. After a hard fought seven-game series in the most recent playoffs, the Hornets and the Heat face each other …
Read More »Miami Heat Season Preview
As the Heat get ready to kick off a new season, they will have to do so without the Big 3 that brought the household name to Miami. First Lebron James leaves, and now a questionable Chris Bosh and the end Dwayne Wade Era. A new Heat wave is making …
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