The Miami Heat use a quick start and then a dominant second half to defeat the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. This win now improves the Heat’s record to 20-16 and puts them at 7th in the Eastern Conference.
Norman Powell scored a game-high 34 points, leading the host Miami Heat to a 125-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Miami's Nikola Jovic added 19 points off the bench, and Kel'el Ware had a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
MIAMI – Though Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been getting Sixth Man of the Year award buzz for his impressive third season in the league, the team is at risk of losing the UCLA product for an unknown amount of time.
MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro was upgraded on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, there is a huge catch that comes with him being available.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Heading into the second night of the back to back against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Miami Heat enter slightly banged up. We await the official designations for Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson who were sidelined again a night ago, while Jaime Jaquez Jr's status remains in the air after turning his ankle in the second quarter last night.
The Miami Heat have greatly improved their offense, and it has done wonders for the team. They have improved their offensive rating from 21st (112.4) to 13th (114.9) in the NBA this season.
Anthony Edwards had a funny but honest answer when asked about facing Davion Mitchell. The Minnesota Timberwolves star spoke after a win over Miami and gave full credit to the Heat guard.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a key win over the Heat on Saturday, snapping Miami’s four-game winning streak. Anthony Edwards played a major role, scoring 33 points, and after the game, he revealed how he prepared for the tough matchup.
The Miami Heat were competitive through 3 quarters, but a disappointing 4th quarter caused their down fall against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This loss brings the Heat down to 19 – 16.
The Heat's front-end of the back to back commenced tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Miami was coming off a four game winning streak. The team appeared generally healthy, as only Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson remained out as they both deal with differing foot injuries.
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat displaying progress currently after Thursday’s win over the Detroit Pistons to make it four straight wins, the team looks to keep it going, led by captain Bam Adebayo.
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have been trending upwards after upsetting the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, it’s the result of an immense collective effort from the starting lineup to the bench unit, with the latter led by Jaime Jaquez Jr.
The Heat aren’t budging on Bam Adebayo. NBA insider Zach Lowe reports that Miami has rejected trade inquiries involving Adebayo and has no interest in moving one of the league’s premier two-way big men.
The Miami Heat host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center on Saturday (5:00 PM ET), and the spotlight is on the stars right away. For the Heat, Norman
Teams rarely stick with their stars. But the Miami Heat are an oddity in the NBA because they are unwilling to let go of their top big man, Bam Adebayo.
Miami’s Heat’s reputation as one of the most respected teams in the NBA has primarily rested on the able shoulders of Pat Riley. His blue-collar mentality has made him indispensable over the decades and has earned him a reputation that precedes him.
There are certain NBA franchises that have a built-in advantage when it comes to attracting star players. The Knicks can tout the biggest media market and the most famous city in the world.
Miami’s season has had its fair share of twists and turns. Following a three-game skid, the Heat have now won four straight, with their latest coming against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
It wasn’t the stress-free finish Erik Spoelstra would have preferred to ring in the new year, but in the NBA, a win is a win. On a Thursday night in Detroit that saw momentum swing violently from one baseline to the other, the Miami Heat managed to stave off a furious fourth-quarter comeback by the Pistons, holding on for a 118-112 victory.
The Miami Heat have had an up and down season. After losing three games in a row, the Miami Heat have strung together four consecutive wins with their latest victory over the No.
Norman Powell poured in 36 points as the visiting Miami Heat downed the Detroit Pistons 118-112 on Thursday night. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 19 points off the bench while Andrew Wiggins had 17 points and seven rebounds in the Heat's fourth straight victory.
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.