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The three things that could catalyze a strong Miami Heat finish

Not everything has gone according to plan for the Miami Heat this season, so it's hard to project how the last dozen weeks will go. Yet there are some signs that the finish could be something closer to the surprisingly strong start than to some of the struggles that came thereafter.

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The Heat player most likely to be traded

The NBA trade deadline is just 2 weeks away and many fans are hoping their team makes a splash to bolster their chances in the playoffs. Miami Heat fans are no different and per usual are constantly discussing what trades Pat Riley and the front office should be looking into.

Miami Heat News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Miami Heat Survive Phoenix to Cap Successful Road Trip 111-102

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that settles in at the end of a five-game West Coast swing. It’s heavy legs and hotel fatigue for the Miami Heat, the kind of mental fog that usually leads to scheduled losses in the NBA.

Bam Adebayo News / Fadeaway World / January 25

Heat Take Advantage Of Short-Handed Suns As Bam Adebayo Drops 22 Points In 111-102 Victory

Miami didn’t need fireworks to handle business, just steady pressure, smart shot selection, and their usual defensive bite. Facing a Suns team missing key firepower, the Heat stayed in control most of the night and pulled away late for a 111-102 victory, leading for 85% of the game and building a lead that grew as large as 18 points.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads Heat past Suns

On the second night of a back to back the Miami Heat have defeated the Phoenix Suns 111 – 102. The Heat used a great first quarter to get the lead and never looked back.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 25

Heat beat travel logistics, Suns for road victory

Bam Adebayo scored 22 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and the sleep-deprived Miami Heat pulled away from the host Phoenix Suns for a 111-102 victory on Sunday.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

Wiggins, Miami Heat scrap their way to a win in Phoenix to finish road trip

The Miami Heat were in Phoenix tonight to cap off their road trip against the Suns. No Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Kel'el Ware again, but the questionable statuses of Kasparas Jakucionis, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins all ended up being available.

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Heat’s Nikola Jovic credits ‘trust’ for huge bounce-back game vs. Jazz

In the Miami Heat’s dominant win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, 147-116, it was fueled by a team meeting with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff that led to the great outing, which translated to young forward Nikola Jovic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

A Heat player to watch for tonight, plus what Phoenix Sun can hurt Miami most?

The road trip finalle takes place tonight for the Miami Heat, as they head to Phoenix for the second night of the back to back against the Suns. They're coming off a blowout win in Utah where many of their rotation guys were able to build up a continued offensive rhythm.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Heat demolish Jazz 147-116 as Bam Adebayo dominates with 26 points and 15 rebounds in statement win

The Miami Heat’s 147-116 demolition of the Utah Jazz on Saturday demonstrated the offensive ceiling this roster possesses. Miami tied its season-high in points, but the manner of victory mattered more than the margin.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

Ranking the Heat's trade assets as the trade deadline approaches

As the trade deadline gets closer it is time to evaluate the Miami Heat’s trade assets. For this exercise I am going to omit veteran players that would only be traded for a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo, so that takes out Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Heat’s Trade Deadline Approach Reportedly Hinges on the Health Of Star Guard

The Miami Heat are right where they were expected to be at the beginning of the season. While the Heat weren’t expected to be serious contenders in the

Miami Heat News / Total Apex Sports / January 25

Miami Heat Deliver Masterclass in Salt Lake City: A Night of Pure Dominance 147-116

There are nights in the NBA when the rim looks like the ocean, and then there are nights when a team simply decides to break the will of their opponent through sheer force of habit.