The Miami Heat avoided elimination from the NBA Playoffs in a thrilling 124-121 overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The playoff picture for the Eastern Conference will come down to the regular season finale as the Pacers, Bulls, and Heat are all vying for the 7 and 8 …
Read More »Miami Heat Win against Charlotte Hornets Continues Playoff Push
The Miami Heat were on fire against the Charlotte Hornets last night and hope to remain lit for the remainder of the regular season. The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 on the road last night to sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, and the …
Read More »The Heat And Their Playoffs Race
Miami Heat 84-101 Toronto Raptors Points: DeMar DeRozan (40) Assists: Goran Dragić (7) Rebounds: Hassan Whiteside (14) The Miami Heat continued their quest for a playoff spot when they received the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan and a ferocious post-trade-deadline defense leaded the way for the Raptors to get a 101-84 victory. Mid-Range …
Read More »Miami Heat Fall to Pacers and Fall in East Standings
On Sunday Miami Heat fought hard against the Indiana Pacers, but fell short after going cold in the final three minutes of the game, resulting in a final score 102-98. This loss now has the Heat struggling to move into playoff position as they stand at No. 9 in the …
Read More »Frank Vogel Falls to Former Team With Magic
Imagine it’s 2011 again. At 37 years old, Frank Vogel is the youngest coach in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers had him set up to be their interim head coach. Vogel would lead the Pacers for six seasons to come, and become the coach to hold the most wins in …
Read More »NBA Scouts in Attendance for Thursday’s Gator Basketball Scrimmage
Thursday’s Gator basketball practice included an open session for media and a scrimmage to end the day. Scouts were in attendance for NBA teams like the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. Below are some thoughts from Thursday’s practice. Kasey Hill warming up before the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/Jm1VOmOJEW — …
Read More »NBA Preview: The Orlando Magic Rebuild is Coming to an End
Basketball is back, the Orlando Magic are ready to make a name for themselves in this upcoming season. We are still one day away from the start of the 2016-2017 season and two from the Magic’s opening game, but there a still many questions to be answered. The Magic are …
Read More »Frank Vogel Announced as the Orlando Magic’s New Head Coach
Frank Vogel was announced as the Orlando Magic’s new head coach yesterday, after being let go by the Indiana Pacers 20 days ago. Larry Bird informed Vogel that he will not be brought back by the Pacers for next season, but that did not stop Vogel’s head coaching career. Vogel …
Read More »Monday Night NBA Playoff Game Wrap-up
The NBA playoff games Monday night included a comeback, a game-winning shot, and a player stepping up when a man was down. The first game of the night started with a comeback — by the Toronto Raptors to even its first round-playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. The Raptors, a favorite …
Read More »NBA Playoffs Preview
Can anyone stop the Golden State Warriors? That will be the question on everyone’s mind as the NBA playoffs begin Saturday. The defending champions followed up last year’s title with a record-breaking 73 wins in the regular season, eclipsing the mark set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Golden State’s road …
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