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Heat fall to 76ers as Powell exits, Bam fades, Herro misses

The Miami Heat traveled to Philadelphia for one of the biggest games remaining on their 82 game schedule. The Heat entered the night a game and a half back of the 76ers for the 6th seed and the essential escape of the play-in tournament.

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Tyrese Maxey, 76ers outlast Bam Adebayo and Heat down the stretch

The Miami Heat were searching for a bounce back after the way Tuesday night's game ended in Milwaukee. The Heat remained healthy heading into Philadelphia, as they remained with the same starting lineup with Tyler Herro on the bench, before Norman Powell tweaked his groin again in the second quarter leaving him out for the rest of the night.

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Heat Announce Norman Powell Injury Update After Leaving 76ers Game

Miami Heat star Norman Powell is in the midst of the best season of his 11-year NBA career. A testament to this is how the 32-year-old earned his first All-Star call-up this season.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 26

'Bron Was Cramping': Ex-Heat Coach Alleges Spurs Won 2014 Finals Because of Foul Play

The 2014 NBA Finals holds a reputation as the series that ended up disbanding the Miami Heat’s iconic Big Three. The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Heat en route to their fifth championship in franchise history.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / February 26

NBA Notes: Heat in no rush on Rozier; Magic cap crunch; Wizards contract details

The Heat are still expected to waive Terry Rozier before season’s end, but there’s no urgency to make that move now, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 26

One schematic key for the Miami Heat to beat Philadelphia

The Miami Heat have a clear priority on the whiteboard in the locker room heading into tonight. Whenever the defense is subpar under an Erik Spoelstra coached team, you better believe the pregame speeches and film time is going to surround that end of the floor.

Chris Bosh News / HITC / February 26

Miami Heat legend Chris Bosh breaks silence on waking up in his ‘own blood’

Chris Bosh has opened up about a frightening health scare that left him waking up in his own blood. The Miami Heat legend shared the deeply personal account in a candid social media update, revealing how suddenly the incident unfolded.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 26

The Miami Heat's clutch problem starts with one player

The joke the past few years has been that it can't be a Miami Heat game if it's not a clutch game. Time after time, contests came down to the final five minutes with the game within a five-point margin one way or the other, which is how the NBA statistically defines "clutch" time.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Dwyane Wade’s Praise for Three Heat Legends Doesn’t Include LeBron James

NBA leadership discourse is flawed, and Dwyane Wade’s recent rankings are the proof. Everything about his tenure in Miami screams LeBron James, and yet the three-time champion would sooner cite the veterans who raised him.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Chris Bosh News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

Chris Bosh Shares Terrifying Health Scare That Left Him Fighting for His Life After Sudden Incident

During his peak years, Chris Bosh was one of the best big men in the NBA. He was arguably one of the best players on the Miami Heat team that won back-to-back championships in the early 2010s.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 25

The Miami Heat have a decision to make with closing lineup

Six minutes and thirty-four seconds. That's how long the Miami Heat went in Milwaukee without a made field goal to close out that fourth quarter. Erik Spoelstra funnelled through some different options in that final quarter.

Chris Bosh News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Chris Bosh shares details about his frightening health incident

Former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh relayed details about a major health scare he dealt with recently. In a video posted to social media, Bosh revealed that he was getting ready for dinner when he felt a numbing sensation in his leg.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Sixers seek to extend latest upswing against visiting Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers have been riding a roller coaster over the past month. The Sixers are once again swinging in a positive direction heading into Thursday's home date with the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / February 25

Heat give up 39 in the fourth

The Heat give up 39 points in the fourth quarter and drop the first game in three games they play this week. Milwaukee is 25-31 and the Heat were 31-27, hot on the heels of the Philadelphia 76ers to get the sixth seed.

Keshad Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Exclusive: Keshad Johnson remains motivated amid All-Star Weekend participation

The Miami Heat front office has a penchant for finding undrafted players and developing them into solid NBA contributors. Among their latest development projects is Keshad Johnson who was recently selected to represent the Heat during All-Star Weekend.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 23

Anthony Edwards Stirs Up ‘Ant To Heat’ Rumors After Showing Interest In Miami To Norman Powell

Anthony Edwards is not just the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise but has also been tipped to become the future face of the NBA. In his six years with the team, he has propelled himself to the top of the fanbase’s hearts and helped lead the Wolves to two straight Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

The NBA has given the formal reprimands for Saturday’s incident between the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies. On Monday, the NBA announced that they are fining Heat forward Myron Gardner and Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Erik Spoelstra Sends Message After Missing Pat Riley’s Statue Ceremony

Erik Spoelstra missed Pat Riley’s statue unveiling in Los Angeles on Sunday, but he made sure his voice was heard. The Lakers commissioned a nearly eight-foot-tall, 510-pound bronze statue of Riley outside Crypto.com Arena.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra defends Myron Gardner after $35,000 fine with ‘easy target’ declaration

As Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner and Memphis Grizzlies’ Scottie Pippen Jr. got into a showdown on Saturday night that led to a scuffle that went into the stands, there was punishment for the two players.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Is Dwyane Wade the GOAT Miami star? Here’s what Pat Riley thinks

Although Pat Riley is well-known for his impactful tenure as coach of the Lakers, he’s equally as synonymous with a success of the Miami Heat. Recently, the Lakers unveiled a statue honoring Riley’s contributions to the organization.