Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jaime Jaquez Jr. looks like a star and leads the Heat vs the Pacers

The Miami Heat used a dominant 4th quarter to pull away and defeat the struggling Indiana Pacers 142 – 116. This is the first time the Heat have won 2 games in a row since their 6 game win streak ended on November 29th.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

How the Miami Heat imposed their will in a landslide win over the Indiana Pacers

The Miami Heat came out on top Saturday night with a second straight win, this time over the Indiana Pacers. Here's the breakdown on what went right for the Heat, who were once again without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, while the Pacers were without Tyrese Haliburton, T.J.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

Heat show ‘formula’ for success in big win over Pacers

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat got a huge win against the Atlanta Hawks, the team had no time to rest, with the second game of the back-to-back had them facing the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 28

A return to what works is fueling the Heat’s reset

The quote came easily, which made it revealing. After the Miami Heat dismantled the Indiana Pacers with a franchise-best second half, Jaime Jaquez Jr. didn’t talk about shooting nights or matchups.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27

Heat set team mark with 83-point 2nd half, rout Pacers

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points apiece as the Miami Heat pulled away with a dominant fourth quarter to beat the visiting Indiana Pacers 140-116 on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Why Heat’s Bam Adebayo ‘needs’ to miss time with back soreness

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat once again missing Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro due to injury, there is no doubt a sense of frustration from fans regarding the injury woes this season.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 27

Heat: Larsson, Jovic, Adebayo, Herro, Trade Deadline

Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 21 points Friday night as he returned to the Heat’s starting lineup after missing the previous five games with a left ankle sprain, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Erik Spoelstra highlights the ‘glue’ that is Heat’s unsung hero

MIAMI – In the Miami Heat’s huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there were many impactful outings, but the one that arguably stood out the most was from Pelle Larsson.

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

How Heat’s Nikola Jovic made huge impact in injury return despite shooting struggles

As the Miami Heat had a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there was a bevy of standout performances, including the return of two key players to the rotation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

The ‘talks’ that led to Heat’s huge win over Hawks amid slump

With the Miami Heat besting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, it was a much-needed victory as the team had lost its last eight of nine games prior.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 27

Heat players to watch, running in transition and other keys vs Pacers

The Miami Heat are getting ready for a marathon on the second night of a back to back, as they face the scrappy Indiana Pacers, who Miami somewhat mirrored with their transition style.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Heat’s Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro once again out for Pacers clash

As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, in what was a crucial victory for the team after losing eight of its last nine contests, the unit was without its two main stars, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 27

What the Miami Heat can apply from their win over the Atlanta Hawks against the Indiana Pacers

The Miami Heat had a nice win against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night despite being without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, but with the return of Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jović.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Pelle Larsson News / Field Level Media / December 27

Pelle Larsson, Heat attempt to extend Pacers' losing streak

Pelle Larsson is emerging as a key contributor for the Miami Heat, who face the visiting Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Indiana owns the league's worst record at 6-25 after losing 140-122 to the Boston Celtics on Friday in Indianapolis.

Pelle Larsson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Why Heat’s Pelle Larsson felt well rested despite ankle rehab after return vs. Hawks

Pelle Larsson didn’t hold back on his recovery from a recent ankle injury following his return to the court in the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 26

Without Bam, Heat wings and guards push past Hawks

The Miami Heat have ended their 3 game losing streak taking down a division rival on the road, even as Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were unavailable. The Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126 - 111.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

Miami Heat Outlast Atlanta Hawks

The Miami Heat have been gasping for air lately. Walking into State Farm Arena with a 2-8 record over their last 10 games, and missing stars Bam Adebayo (back) and Tyler Herro (toe), it felt less like a basketball game and more like a survival test.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / December 26

Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson push Heat past Hawks

Norman Powell scored 25 points and Pelle Larsson added a career-high 21 points to help the visiting Miami Heat roll to a 126-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday to end their three-game losing streak.

Andrew Wiggins News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

Heat Unmoved by Lakers’ Pursuit of Andrew Wiggins as Trade Talks Stall

Andrew Wiggins is in trade rumors again. The Lakers are a team searching for answers in the middle of a season that feels like it’s slipping through their fingers.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Hawks and Heat Meet In Battle of Struggling Squads

The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat battle at State Farm Arena on Dec. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Both teams got off to encouraging starts to the season but have slipped recently.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / December 26

Heat seek answers amid awful stretch: ‘We’re going to discover who we are’

The Heat were searching for answers Tuesday night, and head coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t pretend otherwise after a 21-point home loss to the Raptors, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / December 25

Heat players need to be professional

Heat players need to be professional and talk to their coaches or Erik Spoelstra himself if he is calling bad plays. Norman Powell said in the post-game press conference on Tuesday that some players weren’t following the play that Coach Spoelstra would draw up to run.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / December 24