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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro trait that can’t be ‘manufactured’

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat got a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, 119-109, there was no denying the impact that stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had on and off the court.

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Wiggins, Powell & Tatum's status for Heat-Celtics: Preview, Injuries, Odds

VITALS: The Miami Heat (40-36) and Boston Celtics (50-25) meet for the fourth and final regular season matchup. So far this season, Boston has won all three previous contests.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 31

Why There Isn't Much Confidence in the Miami Heat Defense

Sometimes stats don’t pass the eye test, and worse, teams and their supporters fall into the trap of believing it. One specifically that can be misleading is Defensive Rating, and it is in the case of the Miami Heat. They’re posting the ninth-ranked defense per NBA Stats, yet it was top-four on March 17.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

How Heat’s ‘pent-up anger’ sparked huge win vs. 76ers amid playoff push

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were heading into a downward spiral with the postseason nearing closer, the team would come out on Monday night and get a much-needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-109.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

How many of the players to make the most free throws in each NBA season since the ABA/NBA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 31

Heat keep play-in hopes alive with late 14-0 run to down 76ers

It was just Miami's second win in nine games, but it brought it within 1.5 games of Philadelphia and the all-important seventh seed.

The 'NBA 50-point playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Heat add to East chaos with late-game blitz vs. 76ers

The Miami Heat has created plenty of noise in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket after stunning the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night. Going into the matchup, Miami has gone through ups and downs throughout the regular season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Heat use late 14-0 run to push past 76ers

Tyler Herro hit two key 3-pointers, Bam Adebayo recorded a 23-point, 16-rebound double-double in a head-to-head with Joel Embiid and the Miami Heat came on strong down the stretch to turn back the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Erik Spoelstra gets real on Heat’s defensive woes amid downward spiral ahead of postseason

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have been experiencing extreme disappointment as of late, especially after losing to the league-worst (by record) Indiana Pacers on Sunday, 135-118, it’s the defense that’s been a key area of concern.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Miami Heat’s Late-Season Slide Puts Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy

The Miami Heat are entering a critical stretch as the season winds down. A late-season slide has put the team in an unstable position in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / March 30

Powell, Larsson, Maxey & Embiid's status for Heat-76ers: Preview, Injuries, Odds

VITALS: The Miami Heat (39-35) and Philadelphia 76ers (41-33) meet for the third and final regular season matchup. So far this season, the teams have split the series, 1-1, with both previous games in Philadelphia.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Bam Adebayo News / Fadeaway World / March 29

Bam Adebayo Reveals Frustrations As Heat Clinch Play-In Spot After Loss To The Tanking Pacers

The Miami Heat are coming off a disappointing 135-118 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Despite falling to 39-36 on the season, the Heat have secured a play-in spot.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 29

The Miami Heat's playoff chances after disastrous loss

With 7 games left to finish out this season for the Miami Heat, they find themselves in a familiar spot. A rough spot. A spot that is filled with inevitability for this group.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / March 29

Heat season is lost to Pacers

The Heat season is lost to the Pacers. Historically, the Heat have never played well in Gainebridge Fieldhouse/Conseco Fieldhouse/Market Square Arena. Coming into today’s game, the Heat needed to beat the Pacers to keep up with the Sixers and Hawks.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Final Injury Report for Heat-Pacers: Will Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami enters Sunday’s game with a 39-35 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Report: Miami Heat Have Identified Their 'Primary Target' for the 2026 NBA Draft

The buzz around the 2026 NBA Draft is intensifying, and the Miami Heat are poised to make some significant moves. With the draft lottery set for May 10, the league is eyeing innovative proposals to prevent tanking, making this year’s event even more crucial.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / March 28

Erik Spoelstra calls out Heat after blowout loss to Cavs

The Heat got a reminder Friday, and it wasn’t a pleasant one. Miami fell 149-128 to the Cavaliers, a lopsided result that quickly erased any momentum built earlier in the week.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Miami Heat In Eastern Conference Showdown

The Miami Heat didn’t just lose a basketball game on Friday night; they were put through a 48-minute blender. Just 48 hours after Miami strolled into Rocket Arena and handed the home team an embarrassing loss, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to choose violence.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Cavs look to respond in rematch vs. Heat

The Cavaliers will get another crack at the Heat on Friday, this time with a day to regroup after Wednesday’s 120-103 loss. The message is pretty simple: Start better.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / March 26

Heat beat Cavs in Game 1

The Heat beat the Cavs tonight. Friday night’s game will be another story. Tonight, the Heat jumped on the Cavs and didn’t let them catch any air. Norman Powell and Tyler Herro were reunited in the lineup and weren’t a liability on defense as they were in Milwaukee.

Jaime Jaquez News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Rise Fueling Sixth Man of the Year Case

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has quickly become one of the most important and intriguing young players for the Miami Heat this season. His evolving role is starting to generate real attention.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Kevin Porter Jr. has laughable comments about Bam Adebayo's 83 points

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. had a laughable stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game.

The 'Active NBA 10K-point scorers' quiz

Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Heat Notes: Bam Adebayo, defense, playoff outlook

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes big man Bam Adebayo belongs firmly in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation alongside Victor Wembanyama. “If we can really defend the way we’ve been defending the last month, then I think it’s a two-man race,” Spoelstra said, via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Wiggins, Jaquez, Powell To Return Monday For Heat

The Heat will have their full rotation available for Monday’s game against San Antonio, per Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Starting forward Andrew Wiggins, who has missed the last eight games with sesamoiditis in his left big toe, will be active against the Spurs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21

Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on all-time scoring list

Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list

The Houston Rockets picked up a thrilling 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, thanks in part to a strong fourth quarter that saw them overcome a nine-point deficit when it began. It was a huge win for the team. It was also a significant night individually for Kevin Durant.

Amen Thompson's tip-in at buzzer lifts Rockets over Heat

Dylan Harper matches career high in first start as Spurs hammer Pacers

NBA fines Magic's Jalen Suggs $25K for throwing mouthpiece

76ers' Andre Drummond fined $25K for objectionable gesture

Ex-NBA player fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion