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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.
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
Read full article: US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinalsThe U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.
Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
Read full article: Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmupStephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions before the Paris Olympics.
US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup
Read full article: US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneupAnthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, itโs time for the U.S. Olympic team โ one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal โ to take the floor.
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.
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.
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: Heโll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics
Read full article: James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris OlympicsThere are few surprises in USA Basketballโs menโs player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
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.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
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.
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 โ 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.
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.
Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to return
Read full article: Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to returnCeltics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sees a team in need of small tweaks, not massive disruption to leadership or its core.
Giannis exits early with knee issue; Bucks rip Heat 128-99
Read full article: Giannis exits early with knee issue; Bucks rip Heat 128-99Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter with a right knee issue to spoil his rapid return from a sprained wrist, but the Milwaukee Bucks still trounced the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday for their 13th consecutive victory.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Read full article: Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112.
Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3
Read full article: Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets
Read full article: Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat NetsKevin Durantโs return couldnโt stop the Brooklyn Netsโ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory.
Robinson scores 25 to lead Heat to 110-96 win over Knicks
Read full article: Robinson scores 25 to lead Heat to 110-96 win over KnicksDuncan Robinson scored 25 points while shooting 7 of 11 from 3-point range to lead four Miami players with 20 or more points in the Heatโs 110-96 victory over the New York Knicks.
Lakers rally late in regulation, hold off Heat 120-117 in OT
Read full article: Lakers rally late in regulation, hold off Heat 120-117 in OTMalik Monk scored five of his season-high 27 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a big deficit in the final minutes of regulation before surging in overtime for a 120-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in opener
Read full article: Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in openerTyler Herro scored 27 points in 24 minutes off the bench, Jimmy Butler added 21 and the Miami Heat opened their season with an easy 137-95 victory over the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
AP source: Harden commits to US Olympic men's team for Tokyo
Read full article: AP source: Harden commits to US Olympic men's team for TokyoJames Harden has committed to playing for U.S. men's national basketball team that will play in the Olympics that begin next month, says a person familiar with the situation.
'We have to figure this out': Heat say turnaround will come
Read full article: 'We have to figure this out': Heat say turnaround will comeMiami Heat players Udonis Haslem, left, talks to Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. The Miami Heat arenโt believing that quite yet โ even after a disastrous start to the 2020-21 campaign. โHeat Nation, we are going to figure this out,โ All-Star center Bam Adebayo said. AdThe year after losing the finals has not been kind to the most recent teams who have dropped the title series. Tyler Herro missed seven games with neck spasms.
Durant, Irving help Nets hold off Adebayo, Heat 128-124
Read full article: Durant, Irving help Nets hold off Adebayo, Heat 128-124Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent (2) defends against Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in New York. Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Kyrie Irving took over late and had 28 and the Nets overcame Adebayo's career-high 41 points to beat the Miami Heat 128-124 on Saturday night. Irving helped pull the Nets through with 12 points in the final 5:48 after the Heat had erased nearly all of an 18-point deficit. Adebayo beat the buzzer with a jumper, than Miami opened the fourth with a 13-0 run to get within 96-95. Irving, Harden and Durant quickly combined for eight straight points but Adebayo kept coming, and the Nets needed a couple of clutch baskets from Irving and late free throws to pull it out.
More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continue
Read full article: More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continueIt has been a major factor in the decisions to postpone 20 games so far this season, including the latest three Memphis Grizzliesโ games that the league decided Thursday to push back. The biggest culprits that have led to players being flagged and ruled out during the contact tracing process: meals and shared rides, improper mask usage. โContact tracing involves a lot of different sources and information,โ Weiss said. That decision came one day after the Grizzliesโ game at Portland, scheduled for Wednesday, was also called off. Washington โ which will go at least 13 days between games after a half-dozen of its players tested positive โ has seen six games called off, and Memphis has now had five of its games pushed back.
Wizards see a 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues
Read full article: Wizards see a 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI โ The Washington Wizards are now assured of going at least 11 days between games, after yet another postponement while the team deals with COVID-19 issues. The Wizards' game that was scheduled to be played Wednesday in Charlotte is now off, the NBA said Monday. That is the 14th postponement since Jan. 10 โ and no team has had more games called off than the Wizards. Washington has seen five consecutive games pushed back, and the earliest the Wizards will play again is Friday at Milwaukee. One of those matchups was to have taken place on Mondayโs Martin Luther King Jr. Day game schedule โ Cleveland at Washington.
Pistons come into Miami and roll past reeling Heat, 120-100
Read full article: Pistons come into Miami and roll past reeling Heat, 120-100Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons and Precious Achiuwa of the Miami Heat battle for a rebound during the third quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. And last seasonโs NBA Finals trip for the Miami Heat suddenly seems long ago. It was the biggest margin the Pistons outscored an opponent by in their last 331 quarters, going back to April 9, 2019. โWe didn't play to ... the Miami Heat culture that we represent," Adebayo said. โIt's part of our new NBA," Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic sidelined by quadriceps contusion
Read full article: Mavericks star Luka Doncic sidelined by quadriceps contusionDallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots over Miami Heat's Tyler Herro (14) and Bam Adebayo, obscured, as Miami's Jimmy Butler (22) and Dallas' Dwight Powell watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Dallas. All rights reservedCHICAGO โ Luka Doncic sat out the Dallas Mavericks' game Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls because of a left quadriceps contusion. Doncic was injured Friday night in the second quarter of a home victory over Miami Heat. โWe don't think this is a long-term thing.โThe 21-year-old Slovenian star is off to a relatively slow start this season. He's averaging 24.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists, shooting 43.2% overall and 16.1% on 3-pointers in five games.
Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still out
Read full article: Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still outAdebayo was active for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, the Heat making that determination more than hour before game time. โBam is the heart and soul of this team,โ Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game. Those tests, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press, proved impossible for Adebayo before Game 2 and were not able to be completed to the teamโs satisfaction before Game 3. Dragic hasnโt played since tearing the plantar fascia in the first half of Game 1 of the series against the Lakers. In the playoffs, both raised their numbers: Dragic became the starting point guard and has averaged 19.9 points while Adebayo entered Tuesday averaging 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds.
Heat rule Dragic, Adebayo out of Game 3 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Heat rule Dragic, Adebayo out of Game 3 of NBA FinalsMiami Heat's Bam Adebayo, watches play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. โ Bam Adebayo headed out to the court a couple hours before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, getting some shots up in his typical pregame routine. The Heat remained depleted for Game 3 of the title series against the Los Angeles Lakers, with Adebayo out again with a neck injury and Goran Dragic still sidelined with a torn left plantar fascia. โI can see the anguish literally in the eyes, both of them," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Miami hasn't addressed the severity of the neck issue, but the fact that its best defender is being held out of multiple games of the NBA Finals because of that injury speaks volumes. In the playoffs, both raised their numbers: Dragic became the starting point guard and has averaged 19.9 points while Adebayo is averaging 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds in the postseason.
Short-handed Heat fight hard, but not good enough in Game 2
Read full article: Short-handed Heat fight hard, but not good enough in Game 2Their defense just wasn't good enough and their veteran forward let them know it during a timeout in the third quarter. He wanted to play, but the Heat decided he needed to rest injuries to his left shoulder and neck. Jimmy Butler insisted the Heat needed to find a way to win anyway, and he took his best shot. Tyler Herro, a 20-year-old rookie, became the youngest player to start an NBA Finals game and scored 17 points. Guard Kendrick Nunn, at 6-foot-2, blocked a shot by Davis, who stands 8 inches taller, in the fourth quarter.
Heat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Heat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23), left, takes the ball as Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) winces during Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Adebayo had to leave the game with a left shoulder strain. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. โ Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic were both ruled out of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday with injury, leaving the Miami Heat down two starters for their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Adebayo is dealing with issues with his left shoulder and the left side of his neck. Dragic tore his left plantar fascia in Game 1. There has been no final determination for the availability of Adebayo and Dragic for Game 3 of the series on Sunday night.
Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1
Read full article: Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played through one in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In case things weren't bad enough by then, Butler appeared to be hobbling again after going back into the game in the fourth quarter. Dragic averaged 22.8 points to lead the Heat in their first-round sweep of Indiana in the first round. 5 Heat to the finals as the lowest-seeded team since that year, when the Spurs beat the No. The Heat then jumped on LeBron James and the Lakers with a quick 13-0 run โ all but three points coming from Adebayo, Butler and Dragic โ to open a 23-10 lead.
Lakers, Heat start their preparations for NBA Finals
Read full article: Lakers, Heat start their preparations for NBA FinalsWhat was once a 22-team bubble at Walt Disney World is down to the final two, with Adebayo and the Miami Heat set to take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals that start on Wednesday night. Itโs the first finals matchup between the clubs, with the Lakers looking for a record-tying 17th title and the Heat seeking their fourth in the last 15 seasons. โBut we know that the job isnโt done yet.โThe Heat were spending much of Monday resting up before an evening team meeting would officially start their finals preparation process. Much like the Heat, the Lakers took a moment to enjoy winning the conference title. By Game 4 or so of this series, the Lakers and Heat will have been at Disney for three months.
Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title series
Read full article: Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title seriesThe Heat are going to the NBA Finals โ surprising many, perhaps, but not themselves. Extremely well-coached and well-put together and we are just honored to be a part of that type of series in the conference finals, and then we get an opportunity for the next stage. The Heat won the series 4-2 โ and now, waiting on that next stage to decide the NBA title, are LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics scored 10 of the first 12 points of the fourth, going up 96-90. Heat: The Heat are now guaranteed no less than $4,399,686 for their playoff share, and that number would rise to $5,791,041 if they win the title.
Celticsโ singular goal: Stop Heat 3โs to force Game 7
Read full article: Celticsโ singular goal: Stop Heat 3โs to force Game 7Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker (8) reacts to a play against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. โ There have been two undeniable truths about the Miami Heat this season. The Boston Celtics have scouting and analytics teams that undoubtedly know these trends. HEAT ON 3โSFor whatever reason, 31.1% is the magic number for Heat 3-pointers this season. BIG FINISHThe Celtics scored 103 points in the final three quarters of Game 5.
Comeback Heat do it again, rally past Celtics for 2-0 lead
Read full article: Comeback Heat do it again, rally past Celtics for 2-0 leadAnd after making the Boston Celtics lose another big lead on the court โ as well as their cool in the postgame locker room โ the unheralded Heat are two wins away from the NBA Finals. Goran Dragic scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo led a big third-quarter rally to finish with 21, and the Heat pulled off another comeback to beat the Celtics 106-101 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics went on a 15-2 run, silencing the Heat for nearly seven minutes and going up 94-89 on a 3-pointer by Walker with 4:25 left. ... Miamiโs 20-point differential in the third quarter was a Heat record for that quarter in the playoffs, and the sixth time in Heat playoff history they outscored an opponent by at least 20 in any quarter. 3โS ARE WILDCrowderโs 3-pointer with 5:43 left in the third quarter was โ fittingly โ the 33,333rd in NBA playoff history.
Bam! Adebayo's block helps Heat win Game 1 over Celtics
Read full article: Bam! Adebayo's block helps Heat win Game 1 over CelticsHe put the Heat ahead again in overtime โ and then Bam Adebayo finished it off with the biggest block of his career. The Celtics went to Tatum on the ensuing possession, only to watch him get denied by Adebayo. Tatum scored 30 points for the Celtics, Marcus Smart had 26 points, Walker had 19 and Jaylen Brown added 17. Goran Dragic had 29 points, Jae Crowder scored 22, Jimmy Butler scored 20 and Adebayo had 18 for the Heat. MIAMI VS. BOSTONTuesday was the 141st meeting all-time between the Celtics and Heat.
Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks
Read full article: Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over BucksThe Heat outscored Milwaukee 40-13 in the fourth quarter the biggest such final-quarter margin in NBA playoff history to take a 3-0 series lead. Adebayo had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Jae Crowder had 17 points to help the Heat improve to 7-0 in this postseason. Butler had 17 of his points in the fourth, and the Heat pulled off their biggest fourth-quarter playoff comeback ever. Butler had the next nine Miami points as the Heat went back on top, and he set Adebayo up for a short basket with 4:20 remaining to restore a 100-99 lead. ...GIANNIS 1KA dunk in the fourth quarter gave Antetokounmpo 19 points on the night and 1,000 in his 42-game playoff career.
Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1
Read full article: Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1The Heat pulled away in the closing minutes, long after the Pacers had lost star guard Victor Oladipo to an eye injury. 4 and 5 seeds, who were separated by a game in the standings in this pandemic-shortened season. Indiana went 6-2 in the seeding games and Miami was 3-5, with the teams splitting a pair of meetings. Warren and Malcolm Brogdon scored 22 points apiece for the Pacers, who will try to even the series on Thursday. Pacers: Oladipo's loss came after coach Nate McMillan said the guard was no longer playing with a minutes restriction.
Booker's 35 points lead surprising Suns past Heat 119-112
Read full article: Booker's 35 points lead surprising Suns past Heat 119-112Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Booker's 35 points lead surprising Suns past Heat 119-112
Read full article: Booker's 35 points lead surprising Suns past Heat 119-112Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro each had 25 points to lead the Heat. Three free throws by Robinson cut the Suns' lead to 115-112 before Miami's Bam Adebayo was called for goaltending on a shot by Booker. The review with 11.2 seconds remaining confirmed the call and extended the lead to five points. Led by its backcourt scoring from Herro and Robinson, Miami quickly led by double figures at 19-8. The Suns led 88-86 entering the final period.
For the NBA, it's time to play, kneel and demand change
Read full article: For the NBA, it's time to play, kneel and demand changeThats it.The NBA shut down on March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Coaches believe they are off to a strong start in trying to spark change and are vowing to continue. You know, its funny, whenever we talk about justice, people try to change the message, Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. He also cringes at the notion of calling Black Lives Matter a movement. He prefers to call it a lifestyle. Adebayo points out players want the world to be reminded that Taylors family has waited just as long for justice.