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Disappointing performance by Nikola Jovic and the bench: report card for Heat loss vs Cavaliers

To get straight to the point, Nikola Jovic was disappointing in this game. He did not seem poised and comfortable in really any aspect of the game. He made mental mistakes throughout the game and even seemed to lose confidence as the game went on.

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Cavs down three All-Stars, stun Heat on road anyway

The Cavaliers showed up in Miami on Wednesday looking like a team held together by tape and optimism. No Donovan Mitchell. No Darius Garland. No Evan Mobley.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12

Disastrous fourth leads to Heat loss as Cavs counter Jaquez Jr., Powell, and other takeaways

A rematch commenced on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as their rotation looked a whole lot different. With most of their main guys sidelined for the night, the Cavs had a starting lineup of Lonzo Ball, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, De'Andre Hunter, and Jarrett Allen.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals why consistency is key for Nikola Jovic in new offense

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a different look this season with their new up-tempo offense, it has benefited many players on the team, such as Jaime Jaquez Jr., out of a sophomore slump.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Beal injury makes Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

Bradley Beal injury makes Norman Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Norman Powell this summer to avoid giving him an extension and to clear space for Bradley Beal. With Beal facing season-ending surgery, that gamble is looking bad.

Bradley Beal's comeback attempt with Clippers cut short

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12

Jaime Jaquez Jr award push continues, a possible NBA debut and other keys to Heat-Cavs rematch

The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers are back at it in Miami on Wednesday night, yet the rotations will look a whole lot different for one side. The Cavs injury report was quite lengthy after Monday night's wild finish before Andrew Wiggins flushed it down at the buzzer to take down Cleveland.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12

Andrew Wiggins appears joyful in Miami now

So much has been made, when it comes to Andrew Wiggins, of mood. The former No. 1 overall pick, who never quite fulfilled expectations as a leading man

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12

Should the Miami Heat consider trading for 10-time NBA All-Star?

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks announced the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, the man who traded away Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round pick.

Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / November 12

The Miami Heat Are A Joy To Watch Regardless Of Results

The Miami Heat just played in what is already an early game of the year candidate against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In an overtime thriller, Andrew Wiggins converted on a game-winning lob with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to propel the Heat to a 140-138 victory.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11

Clippers fans, media lamenting what they lost to the Heat

Let's give you the "real deal." Bradley Beal wasn't acquired for Norman Powell. Not directly, anyway. The Los Angeles Clippers didn't get Beal from Phoenix

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

The real reason Jaime Jaquez Jr. has ‘grown tremendously’ with Heat

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers will be highlighted by Andrew Wiggins and his game-winning dunk to get the team the victory in overtime on Monday, 140-138, there were many contributions in the game.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Andrew Wiggins pinpoints Norman Powell as the ‘best thing’ to happen to Heat in 2025

MIAMI – With Andrew Wiggins getting the game-winning dunk for the Miami Heat to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 140-138, the team had many contributions that led to the victory on Monday night.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 11

Cavs look to rebound in rematch vs. Heat

It's a rematch -- in more ways than one. When the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, it will be dejà vu as the teams just met on Monday.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11

Cavaliers seriously depleted for rematch with surging Heat

When walking into this week of high level Eastern Conference match-ups for the Miami Heat, that 6-4 start to begin the season was even more important. They had some games coming up they were expected to drop, but they put themselves in a position to survive it.

Andrew Wiggins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11