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Heat most to blame for 2023-24 NBA season failure

The Miami Heat couldn’t catch lightning in a bottle twice. Looking to make another deep playoff run all the way from the eight-seed, the Heat saw their 2023-24 season come to an end with a whimper, as they suffered a 118-84 defeat in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics.

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The Celtics got revenge and eliminated the Heat, while the Mavericks went up 3-2 on the Clippers. Here are three stars from the NBA playoffs Wednesday night.

Pair of Celtics score 25 points in series-clinching win over Heat

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Miami Heat News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 3 hours ago

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Thankful Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Tasted Playoff Experience

The Miami Heat's newest generation of talent is led by rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. and sophomore Nikola Jovic, who received their first true NBA playoff experience against the Boston Celtics.

Jimmy Butler News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Celtics fans mercilessly roast Jimmy Butler after 4-1 Heat thrashing

Supporters of the Miami Heat made a bit of a fuss when their team entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the eight-seed, slated to face the Boston Celtics in the process.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Heat most to blame for season-ending Game 5 loss to Celtics

A season that started with a lot of hope has finally crashed, burned, and ended. The Miami Heat have been eliminated in the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics with a 118 to 84 scoreline.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round Exit

The Miami Heat had a tough road ahead of them when it came to repeating as Eastern Conference champions. For starters, they had to try to do it without star forward Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a knee injury.

Bam Adebayo News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

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NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 43 minutes ago

Miami Heat's Season Ends With A Third Straight Disappointing Performance Against Boston Celtics

In the end, the Miami Heat were just overmatched. They talked about playing with a sense of urgency entering Wednesday's elimination game against the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Pair of Celtics score 25 points in series-clinching win over Heat

Another edition of one of the NBA’s most contentious contemporary rivalries has come and gone as the East’s top-seeded Boston Celtics have dispatched the Miami Heat after five games.

Watch: Heat just can't figure out how to stop this Celtics star

Celtics provide an updated timeline on injury to Kristaps Porzingis

Mavericks use big third quarter to pull away from Clippers in Game 5

Watch: Mavericks' Maxi Kleber lights it up from deep vs. Clippers

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Tyler Herro News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Draws Criticism For Poor First Half Against Boston Celtics In Game 5

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has drawn his share of criticism in the past year. On Wednesday, he received even more. Herro had a poor first half in the Heat's elimination game against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Watch: Heat can't figure out how to stop Celtics star

He scored 15 points in the first quarter alone.

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NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 52 minutes ago

TNT's Charles Barkley Says He's Jumping Off Boston Celtics Bandwagon If They Lose To Miami Heat Tonight

TNT's Charles Barkley said it will be an epic fail if the top-seeded Boston Celtics fall tonight against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 43 minutes ago

Shaquille O'Neal Predicts Miami Heat Will Win Game 5 Against Boston Celtics If It's A Close Game

TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal is one of the few who think the Miami Heat have a chance tonight against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Rumors / 2 hours ago

Five-time NBA All-Star addresses retirement rumor

Five-time NBA All-Star reveals thoughts on retirement amid rumors

The 35-year-old is in his 16th NBA season and his first full year with Miami.

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

Hobbled Heat rule out rookie for Game 5

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Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat Injury News: Another Starter Ruled For Game 5

More bad news with Miami Heat injury updates as they will be without their rookie and starter for game five in Boston tonight. Miami Heat’s injuries just keep piling up.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

It sounds like LeBron James won't take his talents to South Beach again.

Watch: LeBron gave the Lakers a chance late in Game 5

LeBron takes to social media to address rumors about Lakers future

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / 3 hours ago

‘Bold’ Trade Proposal Sends Bradley Beal To Heat, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Josh Richardson To Suns

One NBA writer proposed that the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns make a trade with each other this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following

NBA News / Action Network / 11 hours ago

NBA best bets: Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for 5/1

Action Network staff shares NBA best bets, including Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for Wednesday, May 1.

Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5

Kristaps Porzingis sounds upbeat after avoiding serious injury

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NBA News / Action Network / 7 hours ago

NBA betting: Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for 5/1

Action Network's Michael Fiddle shares Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 predictions, odds and picks for Wednesday, May 1.

Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5

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Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 hours ago

Miami Heat: Important Rotation Weapon Joins Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier in the Injured List for Must-Win Game 5 Vs. Boston Celtics

The injury bug continues to bite the Miami Heat, as it was announced on their X (formerly known as Twitter) that Jaime Jaquez Jr. is going to be out for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to a hip injury.

Jaime Jaquez News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Hobbled Heat rule out rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. for Game 5

Miami's injury woes are multiplying with the Heat trailing the Boston Celtics 3-1 in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Already without starting guards Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck), rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.