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What the Miami Heat need to hold on to from their win over the New York Knicks

On Monday night, the Miami Heat were able to come away with a win against the New York Knicks, with the Heat now 6-1 on their home court. In a game that was close all throughout, the Heat were finally able to take control with timely plays down the stretch.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 18

A calming presence in the chaos of the Miami Heat bench

A Josh Hart and-one pushed the New York Knicks lead to 6 with two minutes left in the third quarter. Yet when that buzzer sounded two minutes later, the Miami Heat found themselves with a one point lead.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra dismisses Jimmy Butler revenge game storyline ahead of Warriors matchup

With the Miami Heat taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, it will mark the expected return of Jimmy Butler to the Kaseya Center. After the Heat beat the New York Knicks in a 115-113 thriller on Monday, the team will no doubt be surrounded by storylines with Butler, prompting a response by head coach Erik Spoelstra.

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How many of the active NBA players to score at least 30 points in 30 different games over the course of one season can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 18

Could the Heat's star return with Jimmy Butler coming to town?

Jimmy Butler making his return to Miami for the second time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors is set to turn some heads on Wednesday night.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / The Predictors / November 18

Heat edge Knicks 115-113

Norman Powell scored 19 points and Kel’el Ware delivered a pivotal double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat survived a wild final sequence to edge the New York Knicks 115-113 on Monday night.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Heat’s Kel’el Ware gets ‘generational’ outlook by Norman Powell after huge outing vs. Knicks

MIAMI – Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware made a promise to Udonis Haslem after the disappointing outing against the New York Knicks last Friday, saying he will be better in the rematch in a few days.

Udonis Haslem News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Kel'el Ware responds to Udonis Haslem with his performance, report card for Heat vs Knicks

Kel’el Ware was a hot topic after Friday’s matchup against the New York Knicks, even earning a call out from longtime Miami Heat captain Udonis Haslem.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Pelle Larsson is too good to be shelved

Naturally, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s ascending role as a do-it-all switchblade on the team ensures that he is one of the background players getting the most recognition, but another has also stood out, and his contributions can’t be shelved in the future.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Heat weather Knicks’ late flurry to win at home

Norman Powell scored 19 points to lead seven players in double figures and the Miami Heat withstood a late rally by the visiting New York Knicks to win 115-113 on Monday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Miami Heat Squeak By the New York Knicks In South Beach Thriller

It was déjà vu all over again, but this time with a sweet, sweet taste of revenge. For the third time in this still-young NBA season, the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks squared off, bringing their particular brand of beautiful, brutish basketball back to South Beach on Monday night.

Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Big shots from Davion Mitchell, wild finish late and other Heat-Knicks takeaways

For the third time in this young NBA season, the Heat and Knicks matched up with one another, this time back in Miami on Monday night. Coming off a loss that included way too many second chance opportunities for New York, Erik Spoelstra and the Heat were ready to get back out there in this one.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

The funny Jalen Brunson reason why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra can’t look himself in the mirror

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra becoming the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, there’s no doubt that there is a bevy of talent to choose from in the NBA.

Udonis Haslem News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Exclusive: Kel’el Ware shares surprising relationship with Udonis Haslem despite Heat retirement

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s rebounding numbers costing the team games, as some are looking at Kel’el Ware to bring a boost to that aspect of the game, he’s been receiving some key advice behind the scenes.

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Limiting Karl-Anthony Towns, the scoring pop for the Heat and other keys vs Knicks

The Miami Heat-New York Knicks rematch makes its way back down to Miami on Monday night, as the injury reports remain the same for both sides. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo once again sidelined for Miami, while Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby not suiting up for New York.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Heat’s Tyler Herro stars in wild Nike Miami ad while recovering from injury

The minds over at Nike are constantly at work in trying to create new ways to draw attention towards some of their biggest sponsored athletes. Known for

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Heat’s Nikola Jovic makes confession about ‘bad times’ to start season

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s new offense in full effect, there have been some players that benefited greatly from it, like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Miami Heat need to keep defending when it matters

For all of the flattery for the Miami Heat's offensive transformation this season, the Heat remain a defense-first organization under Erik Spoelstra. But the defense has shown some slippage, especially in the continued absence of Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 16

Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo return to practice with Heat

Tyler Herro practiced with the Miami Heat on Sunday and could be ready to make his season debut in a week. An All-Star in 2024-25, Herro has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery on his left foot and ankle in September.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Lakers, others asked to turn over cell phones in gambling probe

Lakers among several teams asked to turn over cell phones in NBA gambling investigation

As part of its investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA has asked several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to turn over documents and other items.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15

Knicks win duel of role players over Heat

When Amazon chose the New York Knicks-Miami Heat NBA Cup game for one of their first national broadcasts, they probably imagined it would be an All-Star duel between Tyler Herro and Jalen Brunson.

Karl-Anthony Towns drops 39 as Knicks top Heat in NBA Cup action

Mike Brown tries to defend his controversial Jalen Brunson decision

Kings' Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with major career milestone

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Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / November 14

3 Miami Heat Early Season Storylines And Takeaways

Through 12 games, the Miami Heat have a record of 7-5, and they have been one of the better stories in the NBA this season. Coming into the season, people weren’t exactly high on this team, and the expectations were fairly low compared to the previous seasons.

Jaime Jaquez News / EasySportz / November 14

Why Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. Should Be the Sixth Man of the Year Front‑Runner

Forward driving winning culture and two‑way impact off the bench for Jaime Jaquez Jr. From the moment Jaime Jaquez Jr. checks in, the game changes. The second-year forward is doing more than providing a spark for the Miami Heat — he’s anchoring bench units, setting the tone defensively, and delivering in the biggest moments.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Beal injury makes Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

Bradley Beal injury makes Norman Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Norman Powell this summer to avoid giving him an extension and to clear space for Bradley Beal. With Beal facing season-ending surgery, that gamble is looking bad.

Bradley Beal's comeback attempt with Clippers cut short

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 11

Andrew Wiggins ruins Donovan Mitchell's buzzer-beater with one of his own

On a Monday night full of buzzer-beaters in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell drilled a three with 0.4 seconds left in overtime. He only got to enjoy his big shot for a moment before Andrew Wiggins answered with a game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk.

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