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When familiarity becomes a weapon for the Heat

When the Miami Heat first lost at home to the Detroit Pistons back in November, Bam Adebayo already knew where the conversation needed to go. “What did he have, 18?” Adebayo said after Miami’s failed comeback attempt.

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. backs Norman Powell in stunning road Heat victory

The Miami Heat have stretched their win streak to 4 games after an impressive victory over the #1 seed Detroit Pistons. This win puts the Heat at 19-15 and tied for 5th in the Eastern Conference with their division rivals the Orlando Magic.

Miami Heat News / HITC / January 2

Kevin O’Connor makes prediction Miami Heat fans will love heading into 2026

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.

Norman Powell News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Powell’s 36 Points Help Heat Survive Late Pistons Rally

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.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / January 2

Kevin O’Connor makes bold prediction for the Miami Heat heading into 2026

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Pistons' rally falls short as Heat win fourth straight game

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.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

Norman Powell catches fire, as the Heat fight off top-seeded Pistons

In a New Years Day match-up, the Heat made their way to Detroit to try and steal a win against the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. No Tyler Herro or Pelle Larsson for Miami, who both are dealing with different lower leg injuries at the moment.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

Kel'el Ware's role is controlled by his teammate

Kel’el Ware has been in and out of the starting line this season. They have based their starting lineup on matchups and who is playing better right then.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

How 2026 can be a successful year for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have had what few would call a successful 2025. They were a mediocre team last season and got destroyed in the playoffs. The off season was saved by the addition of Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

The Miami Heat can use January to jump ahead

The Miami Heat are currently tied for 6th in the Eastern Conference at a record of 18-15 and riding a 3 game win streak. The Heat will play 17 games and look to gave a better month than they did in December when they went 5-8.

Cade Cunningham News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

The Cade Cunningham dilemma, plus a new Miami Heat lineup against Pistons

The one seeded Detroit Pistons match up with the Miami Heat tonight who are on a three game winning streak heading into the new year. Detroit got the best of Miami in the first battle this season, in a 138-135 win at the Kaseya Center on November 29th.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

Which young players would Heat most regret trading?

You've got to give to get, but what happens when you're getting so much already from promising players that it hurts to give them up? That's the dilemma the Miami Heat are facing as 2025 -- a turbulent year for the franchise -- ends and 2026 begins.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / December 30

Heat score 147 on Denver

The Heat score 147 on Denver but the team is only three games above .500. Their explosion on offense was the first time since they scored 143 against Chicago on November 21.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Bold option should be on the table for the Heat's main rotation

The Heat had a month of free fall, but they’ve won three in a row (18-15) as 40% of the season is complete. They’ve notably recaptured some of the juice that they had when starting the year, and that synergy can’t be wasted.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

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Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / December 30

Norman Powell says the ‘sky is the limit’ for one Miami Heat player, but he needs to ‘put the work in’

Norman Powell has heaped praise on one of his Miami Heat teammates after their 147-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Heat’s offense looked as good as it has all season on Monday night, with eight players scoring at least 10 points.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

How the Miami Heat found value in Ware, Larsson, Jović, and Jaquez

The Miami Heat finally have a young core, they finally have assets that not only have value to them but around the NBA, and their values are certainly higher than where they were selected.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt amid trade rumors

Antetokounmpo’s showboat move in final seconds sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '10-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 29

Miami Heat Knock Off the Denver Nuggets Thanks To An Offensive Explosion

The Miami Heat have had a Nikola Jokic problem for what feels like forever. Or, to be precise, since 2018. That’s how long it had been since the Heat defended their home turf at the Kaseya Center against the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / December 30

Nikola Jokic injury a potentially major blow to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets could have a big problem on their hands.

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl out at least one more week with back injury

Mavs want disabled player exceptions for Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum

Still no timeline for Max Strus to make season debut

Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been a ‘great example’ for the Heat

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to be better as the season goes on, amidst an up-and-down season thus far, the one constant this season has been the performance of Jaime Jaquez Jr., currently in his third NBA season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals long-term benefit of Bam Adebayo’s time off

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo deals with nagging injuries that made him miss two games before Monday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, he will finally make his return.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 28

With restored confidence, Heat out to solve woes vs. Nuggets

In the space of 24 hours, the Miami Heat have rediscovered their old mojo. After losing eight of nine and sliding from 14-7 to .500 at 15-15, Miami bounced back to its high-octane best with a resounding pair of back-to-back wins ahead of Monday's clash with the visiting Denver Nuggets.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 27