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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
Read full article: Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Read full article: Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series leadDerrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season
Read full article: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular seasonThere’s been a notion in the NBA for years, one that says the game changes when the postseason rolls around.
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
Read full article: Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East seriesJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Read full article: Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
Read full article: Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff openerJayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff series.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Read full article: The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finaleTyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
Read full article: Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finalesAll four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
Read full article: Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game FridayMiami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heat’s play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' season
Read full article: Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' seasonJulius Randle needs surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, a crushing blow for a New York Knicks team that was surging before the All-Star forward was hurt in January.
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Read full article: Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92.
Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident
Read full article: Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incidentMiami’s Jimmy Butler and New Orleans’ Naji Marshall have both been suspended for one game for instigating an on-court altercation that happened during the Heat-Pelicans game on Friday night.
Heat's Jimmy Butler, 3 others, ejected after scuffle with Pelicans
Read full article: Heat's Jimmy Butler, 3 others, ejected after scuffle with PelicansMiami’s Jimmy Butler was among four players ejected after a scuffle early in the fourth quarter in the Heat’s 106-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
Read full article: Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel EmbiidA new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
OG Anunoby has elbow surgery, Knicks say the forward will miss at least 3 weeks
Read full article: OG Anunoby has elbow surgery, Knicks say the forward will miss at least 3 weeksOG Anunoby has undergone right elbow surgery and the New York Knicks say the starting forward will miss at least three more weeks.
Appeals court reverses judge's ruling, orders appointment of independent examiner in FTX bankruptcy
Read full article: Appeals court reverses judge's ruling, orders appointment of independent examiner in FTX bankruptcyA federal appeals court has ordered the appointment of an independent examiner in the bankruptcy case of FTX.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87.
Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none other
Read full article: Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none otherErik Spoelstra was hosting a clinic in the Philippines this past summer while the Miami Heat coach was there as an assistant with USA Basketball for the World Cup.
Slovenian guard Goran Dragic announces his retirement after a 15-year NBA career
Read full article: Slovenian guard Goran Dragic announces his retirement after a 15-year NBA careerGoran Dragic, a former All-Star guard with the Miami Heat and the leader of Slovenia’s team that won the EuroBasket championship in 2017, has announced his retirement.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
For some NBA players, an early season injury can doom postseason award chances
Read full article: For some NBA players, an early season injury can doom postseason award chancesThe NBA added and tweaked some policies this season with hopes of getting players to appear in more games and take fewer nights off to rest.
Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 32 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 131-124 on Tuesday night and clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
Read full article: LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasonsLeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes.
Prosecutors won't charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incident
Read full article: Prosecutors won't charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incidentFormer UFC champion Conor McGregor will not face sexual assault charges following an investigation of allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals last June in Miami, his lawyer and police said.
Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade
Read full article: Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk tradeDamian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be traded to the Miami Heat.
Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach says
Read full article: Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach saysBucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee during the offseason.
Brazil's Neymar fined $3.3 million for illegal artificial lake at mansion outside Rio
Read full article: Brazil's Neymar fined $3.3 million for illegal artificial lake at mansion outside RioBrazilian soccer star Neymar was fined more than $3.3 million for violating local environmental rules during renovations at his mansion in the city of Mangaratiba outside Rio de Janeiro.
Knicks are trading former lottery pick and fan favorite Obi Toppin to Pacers, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks are trading former lottery pick and fan favorite Obi Toppin to Pacers, AP source saysThe New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick who was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau.
Conor McGregor is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals game in Miami
Read full article: Conor McGregor is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals game in MiamiThe NBA and the Miami Heat are investigating an allegation that former UFC champion Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman inside an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Heat's Tyler Herro available to play in Game 5 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Heat's Tyler Herro available to play in Game 5 of NBA FinalsMiami guard Tyler Herro was available to play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, nearly two months after breaking his right hand and with the Heat facing elimination against the Denver Nuggets.
Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first title
Read full article: Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first titleEverything from the history books to the way they’ve played through most of the postseason suggests the Denver Nuggets are on the verge of capturing their first NBA title in 47 years in the league.
Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 leadAaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series.
Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead
Read full article: Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 leadNikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA Finals history to both record triple-doubles, and Denver’s two stars made sure the Nuggets reclaimed the lead in the series by beating the Miami Heat 109-94 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversity
Read full article: Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversityErik Spoelstra has preached about the value of adversity for months, not shying away from saying that it helped the Miami Heat get to these NBA Finals.
Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the win
Read full article: Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the winIt was a popular theme before the NBA Finals started — about how the Nuggets, an up-tempo team with fresh legs that could exploit the mile-high altitude in Denver, would have a good chance to wear down the Miami Heat.
The Miami Heat roar back in Game 2 to tie the Denver Nuggets in NBA Finals
Read full article: The Miami Heat roar back in Game 2 to tie the Denver Nuggets in NBA FinalsGabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.
Nuggets’ 2-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murral is setting new pick-and-roll standard in NBA
Read full article: Nuggets’ 2-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murral is setting new pick-and-roll standard in NBAThe Denver Nuggets' playoff run has been fueled by the two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Nuggets get an NBA Finals gem from difference-maker Murray
Read full article: Nuggets get an NBA Finals gem from difference-maker MurrayThe highlight of Game 1 for Jamal Murray came when he dribbled into the middle, planted his surgically repaired left knee in the paint, made a full clockwise turn, then faded away and swished a mid-range jumper.
Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA FinalsNikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 of the title series on Thursday night.
Busy at French Open, Novak Djokovic keeping tabs on countryman Nikola Jokic in NBA Finals
Read full article: Busy at French Open, Novak Djokovic keeping tabs on countryman Nikola Jokic in NBA FinalsNovak Djokovic might be busy trying to win the French Open but he definitely will be keeping tabs on how his friend and countryman Nikola Jokic fares in the NBA Finals with the Denver Nuggets.
With matchup finally set, Nuggets' Malone says beating Heat will be 'biggest challenge of our lives'
Read full article: With matchup finally set, Nuggets' Malone says beating Heat will be 'biggest challenge of our lives'The Denver Nuggets are glad they get to stay in Denver for the start of their first NBA Finals appearance but that doesn't mean they're taking the Miami Heat lightly.
Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals
Read full article: Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA FinalsTennis star Coco Gauff says basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her that his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before they were guaranteed of so much as participating in the playoffs.
Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals
Read full article: Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA FinalsJimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin gave Miami 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to help the Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston’s attempt at an unprecedented comeback.
White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
Read full article: White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finalsDerrick White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat head home to Miami, confident as ever with another chance to clinch
Read full article: Heat head home to Miami, confident as ever with another chance to clinchAfter blowing a second straight chance to eliminate the Celtics, the Miami Heat are headed home with still two more chances to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals.
Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
Read full article: Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finalsDerrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, helping lead the charge as the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 on to extend the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat to start Lowry for injured Vincent in Game 5 of East finals vs. Celtics
Read full article: Heat to start Lowry for injured Vincent in Game 5 of East finals vs. CelticsThe Miami Heat will start Kyle Lowry at point guard against the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals after starter Gabe Vincent was ruled out with a sprained left ankle.
Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
Read full article: Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to BostonThe Celtics finally found cohesion between their defense and offense in their Game 4 win, capitalizing off 16 Heat turnovers and finding their 3-point shot.
Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
Read full article: Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 17 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Celtics look to pull off the impossible, as Heat stand on brink of making NBA Finals
Read full article: Celtics look to pull off the impossible, as Heat stand on brink of making NBA FinalsBlown out in Game 3, facing elimination in Game 4, tasked with engineering the sort of comeback that no team in their league has ever pulled off before.
Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finalsGabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series.
Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on courtAs much as this latest Eastern Conference finals pairing between the Heat and Celtics is a matchup that will lean heavily on stars like Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum, Game 1 proved it also will be a clash of Boston's rookie coach Joe Mazzulla and Miami's Erik Spoelstra.
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
Read full article: Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals openerJimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat embracing challenge, find way to return to the Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Heat embracing challenge, find way to return to the Eastern Conference finalsInside the Miami Heat locker room Erik Spoelstra stepped onto the NBA championship logo on the center of the floor and gathered his team around him.
Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win
Read full article: Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series winJimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 and the Miami Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after topping the New York Knicks 96-92.
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game
Read full article: Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a gameJalen Brunson had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while playing all 48 minutes in a season-extending performance, and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 112-103 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
Read full article: Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 winJimmy Butler scored 27 points and added 10 assists, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat moved a win away from their third trip to the Eastern Conference finals in the last four years by topping the New York Knicks 109-101.
Butler scores 28, Heat top Knicks 105-86 for 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Butler scores 28, Heat top Knicks 105-86 for 2-1 series leadJimmy Butler returned from his sprained ankle to score 28 points, Max Strus added 19 and the Miami Heat topped the New York Knicks 105-86 to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Brunson, Randle help Knicks beat Heat 111-105 to even series
Read full article: Brunson, Randle help Knicks beat Heat 111-105 to even seriesJalen Brunson scored 30 points and keyed the run the New York Knicks needed just in time to get by a Miami Heat team playing without Jimmy Butler, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at a game apiece with a 111-105 victory.