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Are the Miami Heat Better Off Winning or Losing in the Play-In?

The Miami Heat are right back where they’re most comfortable, the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Heat are 40-37 and are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / April 2

'This Might Sound Crazy': Erik Spoelstra Backs Bam Adebayo & Co. Despite Heat’s 18-Point Loss to Celtics

After conceding 147 points in an 18-point blowout loss (147-129), the first thing a coach would likely talk about is the defensive scheme. And the last thing would be backing his players for their effort on the floor.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Bam Adebayo playfully ribs Jayson Tatum for still being out of shape after Heat-Celtics

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo have known each other for years, playing in the same youth leagues growing up. But even though they continue to trek different paths in the NBA, Adebayo and Tatum have always supported each other.

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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

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra sees bright side in historically bad early struggles vs. Celtics

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat led by stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, as they try to avoid the play-in tournament for a fourth straight season, the team didn’t do itself any favors with the blowout 147-129 loss to the Boston Celtics.

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 / April 1

Heat’s 24 3-pointers vs. Celtics shatter NBA record, but not how you’d expect

The Miami Heat made it rain from deep in South Beach Wednesday night, but even their scorching 3-point barrage was not enough to avoid a loss at the hands of Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center in Miami.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1

Celtics' Jayson Tatum shuts down injury worries after triple-double vs. Heat

For those who may have been wondering whether Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rushed his return from a right Achilles tear, don't be.

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

Notable update emerges about Billy Donovan’s NBA future

NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish sends clear message to legends criticizing today's stars

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 1

How Brown, Tatum and the Boston Celtics shredded the Heat in Miami

Sometimes it's outcoached. Other times it's outplayed. Then there's just outmatched. Down 20 points after a quarter of basketball is where the Heat found themselves on Wednesday night against the Celtics, as Boston exploded for a 53 point quarter, just 2 points shy of an all time first quarter scoring record.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Heat’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

As the Miami Heat are in the midst of Eastern Conference chaos with a handful of games left in the regular season, the postseason seeding is far from complete, with the team still looking to avoid the play-in tournament.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

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.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 1

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.

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 / 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

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

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 / 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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 30

With Playoffs on the Line, Miami Heat Trusting Fewer

It is one of the most common refrains from Erik Spoelstra, in this season and many before. "Our depth is a strength." Apparently, not at the moment. Spoelstra tightened his rotation more in Monday's home win against Philadelphia than he has at any other point this 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.

Tyler Herro News / Total Apex Sports / March 30

Miami Heat Knock Off Philadelphia 76ers Behind Tyler Herro’s Great Performance

Monday night in downtown Miami felt less like a late-season regular basketball game and more like a high-stakes poker match between two desperate gamblers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.