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Devastating loss in Houston may do it for Heat's play-in escape

It's the little things for a little team. The Miami Heat have been at a size deficiency night after night, which has shown up in this four-game losing streak, against the Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and now the Houston Rockets.

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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

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / March 22

Erik Spoelstra Respects Kevin Durant, but Prayed for Him to Not Surpass Michael Jordan Against Heat

Saturday turned out to be a historic night, with Kevin Durant, a bonafide future Hall of Famer, approaching the Miami Heat game just 26 points shy of surpassing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21

LeBron James should be happy the Lakers are Luka Doncic's team now

The Los Angeles Lakers now belong to Luka Doncic.

Lakers' Luka Doncic to be suspended after trash talking Magic center

LeBron James passes Celtics legend to set another NBA record

Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks franchise record as Lakers extend winning streak

Lakers legend Magic Johnson calls Luka Doncic the 'most unguardable player in the NBA'

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Final Injury Report for Heat-Rockets: Will Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in an interconference showdown. Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 38-32 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 21

The Miami Heat Look Destined for the Play-In And It Might Not Be the Worst Thing

The Miami Heat are starting to feel like a broken record this season. After putting together an impressive seven-game winning streak that pushed them up to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, Miami has now lost three straight games and fallen all the way back to eighth place.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / March 20

'Tried to Do That on a Video Game': Dwyane Wade Puts in Perspective How Insane Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night Was

A bit of time has passed since Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance, which still has people in disbelief. There has been plenty said the matter, with many criticizing how Adebayo reached the point total.

LeBron James News / Miami Heat on SI / March 20

LeBron James pushes back on premise Miami Heat made him a 'winner'

MIAMI -- In recent seasons, LeBron James has shown increasing appreciation for his time in Miami with the Heat, a time that saw him reach NBA heights he never had before, with four NBA Finals appearances following just one in his first seven seasons in Cleveland -- and his first two of four championships.

Miami Heat News / HITC / March 20

Bam Adebayo drops a salty response to Luka Doncic exploding for 60 points vs. Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo offered a blunt response after Luka Doncic’s explosive 60-point performance against the Miami Heat, showing both respect and frustration. The performance came in a high-scoring contest where Miami struggled to contain one of the league’s most dominant offensive players.

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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 20

Erik Spoelstra’s ‘tough’ admission with Heat’s Norman Powell-Tyler Herro tandem

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat making a push for the playoffs, the team is trending in the wrong direction after losing its third straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, 134-126.

Terry Rozier News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

Miami Heat expected to part ways with Terry Rozier before NBA Playoffs

The Miami Heat are finally ready to close the book on the Terry Rozier era. After a season defined more by legal headlines than highlights, Miami is expected to waive the veteran guard before the NBA playoffs begin.