The Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 106-89 behind a 30-point performance from Jimmy Butler. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1858705512889483521 Miami was able to beat a struggling Philadelphia team even after trailing by 19 points in the second quarter on Monday at home. Heat star Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup after missing …
Read More »Trio Lift Miami Past Detroit
The Miami Heat kept the Detroit Pistons winless after a 106-98 win Monday in the Kaseya Center. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1851082269198262321 Despite the Heat (2-1) not playing their best ball, they were able to get a win. Jimmy Butler had a team-high for the Heat with 23 points and seven assists. Terry Rozier …
Read More »Dikembe ‘Mt.’ Mutombo Dies After Fight Against Brain Cancer
Former NBA player and Hall of Famer Dikembe “Mt.” Mutombo died Monday after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 58. Mutombo played for the Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks and Rockets across his 19-year career. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Knicks’ Stunning Comeback
On the very floor where Reggie Miller once stunned the crowd, the New York Knicks crafted a memorable moment of their own Monday. The Knicks scored eight points in the last 20 seconds to turn a deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers into a stunning 104-101 win for a 2-0 lead …
Read More »NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview
The first round of the NBA playoffs tips-off this weekend, with eight Game 1s scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The Eastern Conference bracket features a trio of intriguing matchups, with one spot still up for grabs. The final play-in game in the east features a matchup between the Miami Heat …
Read More »Heat Relinquish Halftime Lead, Fall to 76ers in Play-In Game
Heat fans are probably experiencing a mix of déjà vu and disappointment Thursday morning after Miami’s play-in loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Similar to last year, the Heat will once again have to fight for the No. 8 spot in the postseason in an elimination play-in game. This …
Read More »Heat and 76ers Clash in in Play-In Tournament
The NBA play-in continues tonight with the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat taking on The Philadelphia 76er’s. The two teams have faced off four times this season with Miami taking the first two matchups and Philly taking the second two. https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1780603253434282460 Win and You’re In The Heat have rallied …
Read More »Miami Heat Chasing The Six Seed
With just three games left in the season for the Miami Heat, their path to a playoff spot looks eerily similar to last year. Just a season ago, the Heat finished 44-38 on the year and on the outside looking in at the playoffs. This would land them the seventh …
Read More »Miami Loses Its Heat To 76ers
For the Miami Heat, the possibility of having to compete in the NBA play in-tournament may become a reality. Miami lost 109-105 Thursday to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. Although a loss, the Heat (42-34) remain ahead of the 76ers (42-35) in the Eastern Conference, ranking seventh, holding a 0.5 game …
Read More »Heat Take Back-to-Back Wins into All-Star Break
The Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-104 on Wednesday despite missing six-time all-star Jimmy Butler. The win marks the Heat’s second straight on the road against a current Eastern Conference playoff team. The Heat (30-25) enter the all-star break as the No. 7 seed in the conference, sitting a …
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