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The Jaquez Standard: Jaime’s NBA Breakout, Gabby’s Championship Performance

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has made a strong case to be the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, and the numbers back it up. Among bench players, he ranks first in points, first in 20-point games, and first in 30-point games, while also sitting second in assists.

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Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals teammate who needs to be ‘special’ in NBA Playoffs

MIAMI – After Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat dominated the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, 152-136, the team had a myriad of contributing pieces that led to the decisive victory.

Nikola Jovic News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Nikola Jovic Gets Honest About Regression With Candid Take on Role Confusion

The Miami Heat are scoring at will, pushing pace, and lighting up the league. However, while the system is clicking for some (like Jaime Jaquez Jr.), it’s been a different story for Nikola Jovic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 5

What Erik Spoelstra Said About Kel'el Ware Will Get Heat Fans Excited

Kel'el Ware had a monster game last night vs the Washington Wizards. Ware came off the bench in a high-scoring 152-136 win over the Washington Wizards, Ware delivered the best performance of his young career: 24 points, 19 rebounds, and seven blocks in 36 minutes.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Bam Adebayo News / Hardwood Heroics / April 5

Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo Jokes About Modest Stat Line in Blowout Win Vs. Washington Wizards

Bam Adebayo did not need to score 83 points in the Miami Heat’s 152-136 home victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday evening. The three-time All-Star finished with only 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on 3-for-6 shooting from the field across 24 minutes of action.

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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.

Jaime Jaquez News / Total Apex Sports / April 4

Miami Heat Torch Wizards 152-136 Behind Jaquez’s 32 and Ware’s Monster Double-Double

The Miami Heat didn’t just beat the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon; they ran them out of the Kaseya Center in a dazzling offensive display. Behind a brilliant 32-point performance from Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

Heat’s Bam Adebayo gives Wizards their flowers for triple-team strategy

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat are likely headed to a fourth straight play-in tournament bid, the team is looking to end the regular season on a high note, fueling a 152-136 route over the Washington Wizards.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / April 4

Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware help Heat rout Wizards

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, and Kel'el Ware matched his career high of seven blocks, leading the host Miami Heat to a 152-136 win over the Wizards on Saturday afternoon.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / April 4

How the Wizards stopped Bam Adebayo from dropping 83 again

Davion Mitchell catches the jump-ball as the Heat roll into their first offensive possession of the night. Pelle Larsson catches on the right wing, Simone Fontecchio sets a cross screen at the elbow for Bam Adebayo, and Adebayo gets his first touch on the low box.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals honest mindset amid likely 4th straight play-in bid

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, there’s no denying the spot the team will have in the Eastern Conference if they win or lose the game.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shares important Norman Powell update before Wizards game

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon with little time left in the season, it will feature another missed game from star guard Norman Powell.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Heat: Will Tyler Herro, Alex Sarr Play?

The Miami Heat are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 40-37 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

Zion Williamson News / Miami Heat on SI / April 4

Why The Miami Heat Could Trade for Zion Williamson

Bleacher Report has proposed a new trade idea for the Miami heat and this one wiill spark up a real conversation for Miami fans. Miami receives: Zion Williamson

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3

Struggling Heat eager to get right vs. woeful Wizards

Hoping to finish strong, the Miami Heat will play host to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon. The Heat (40-37) have clinched a spot in the play-in round.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 3

The Player Who Tried to Help Jimmy Butler Get His Joy Back with the Miami Heat

Last year, right before the NBA trade deadline, Jimmy Butler had a very interesting press conference. He said he had “lost his joy” for basketball. At the time, it was easy to brush it off, just frustration, just a rough stretch, something the Miami Heat would figure out like they always do.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Bam Adebayo reveals how 83-point game changed NBA's perception of him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently reflected on his historic 83-point performance, asserting that the outburst has fundamentally altered how the league perceives his offensive capabilities.

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

Breaking Hornets franchise record enhances Kon Knueppel's ROY case

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Bam Adebayo News / AirJordanChronicles / April 2

'Different Level of Respect': Bam Adebayo Reveals How the 83-Point Changed His NBA Status

When a player who is mostly known for his defense suddenly has one of the best offensive games in league history, the way people talk about him changes forever.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1