Following a five-game win streak, the Miami Heat take on the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday at 7 p.m. After winning its season opener, Miami dropped its next four games. But the Heat haven’t looked back since and are seeking their sixth straight victory. Miami has benefitted from dominant play from center …
Read More »Former Gator Udonis Haslem Retires After 20 Seasons in the NBA
Former Florida Gator basketball player and Miami Heat veteran, Udonis Haslem has announced his retirement after 20 seasons with the Miami Heat. During his last game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Haslem secured 24 points, the most he’s scored since 2009. 24 Pts, 53% from the field, 3 threes. …
Read More »Miami Heat Make Play-in Tournament, Face Atlanta Hawks
The Miami Heat (44-38) host the Atlanta Hawks (41-41) in Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament to decide the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Miami is 10-6 against divisional opponents this season while Atlanta is 8-8. Miami won their final regular season game against the Orlando Magic, 123-110. Udonis …
Read More »Miami Tempers flare as short-handed Warriors get the win, 118-104
It was a tense moment between Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem that summed up the night for the Miami Heat. Despite missing their biggest stars, the short-handed Golden State Warriors still found a way to get the win against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Heated in Miami Udonis …
Read More »Gators In The NBA
The Florida Men’s Basketball team has produced some serious talent over the years. Gainesville has been home to NBA champions, All-Stars and promising rookies. Here’s a list of seven former Gators who are currently in the NBA. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards’ guard underwent season-ending surgery on …
Read More »Strus Returns To Play And Leads Heat To Victory Over Trail Blazers
The Miami Heat have snapped a two-game losing streak after defeating the Trail Blazers 115-109 in Wednesday night’s match-up, led by Max Strus. Miami has improved to 25-15 while Portland’s losing record worsens to 14-23. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1478975781418250241 Strus made a huge return to the court last night after missing the past …
Read More »Heat’s Udonis Haslem Ejected in his 2021 Season Debut
Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem was ejected during last night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 40-year-old veteran was escorted off the court after a slight altercation with 76ers’ center Dwight Howard. Haslem’s 2021 season debut lasted a total of three minutes in the second quarter. The Heat went on …
Read More »Heat Drop Fifth Straight Game in Close Contest Against Trail Blazers
The Miami Heat dropped their fifth straight game Thursday night after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, 125-122. today was still a good day pic.twitter.com/JGMu7X017u — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 26, 2021 Portland Squeaks By It came down to the wire in Miami on Thursday night. With just one second …
Read More »Florida NBA Round Up
Orlando Magic The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando magic 121-99 last night. These two teams have a history, being Eastern Conference rivals last season. Both teams entered the matchup 6-4. Magic Center Nikola Vucevic put up a fight immediately, scoring ten points in the first twelve minutes of the game. …
Read More »Eastern Conference Finals Premiere
The long-awaited Eastern Conference finals are here. With storylines galore and questions left to be answered. How will the Heat’s clutch three-point shooters fair against one of the best 3-point defenses? Will the young, but yet experienced Celtics have a breakout series to propel them to the finals? All of …
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