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Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:04 -0400

MIAMI - Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:42:36 -0400

MIAMI - It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Wade shakes off pain when Heat need him most

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400

MIAMI - It was an hour or so after the Miami Heat punched their ticket back to the Eastern Conference finals, and a question was asked about the perceived demise of Dwyane Wade's abilities.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:23 -0400

MIAMI - The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:46 -0400

MIAMI - Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

Police probe possible link in Heat player thefts

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:52:46 -0400

MIAMI BEACH, Florida - Authorities in South Florida are investigating whether there are connections between recent burglaries at the homes of Miami Heat players Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem.

James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:20:44 -0400

CHICAGO - The way this series is turning out, it's hard to believe the Miami Heat ever trailed the Chicago Bulls.

James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01:36 -0400

CHICAGO - LeBron James and the Miami Heat didn't even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life out of them to take a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Bulls-Heat series even, and tensions rising

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:59:51 -0400

MIAMI - Carlos Boozer said the Chicago Bulls were feeling cheated. Mario Chalmers said the Miami Heat thought they were getting too many cheap shots.

Butler just keeps going and going for Bulls

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:16:30 -0400

MIAMI - Jimmy Butler got into the Chicago starting lineup about six weeks ago, his break coming when a slew of Bulls were dealing with injuries.

Heat stumble in Game 1, fall to Bulls 93-86

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:34:06 -0400

MIAMI - LeBron James took his MVP trophy from Commissioner David Stern moments before tipoff, hoisted it toward the Miami fans and they responded with deafening cheers.

James says he's humbled to become 4-time NBA MVP

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:05:50 -0400

MIAMI - Miami Heat practice had ended, and LeBron James lingered under a basket, fetching free throws for two teammates as he waited for his turn to shoot.

Burglars strike Fla. home of Heat's Haslem

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:30:22 -0400

MIAMI - Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem's home in South Florida has been burglarized, although authorities say it's not clear if anything was taken.

Spoelstra pulling the right strings for Heat

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:25:10 -0400

MIAMI - Erik Spoelstra has either the easiest or hardest coaching job in the NBA.

Heat going back to work on Tuesday

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:35:42 -0400

MIAMI - Given that the Miami Heat have won 41 of their past 43 games, it's clear that things are going fairly well for the reigning NBA champions.

James leads Heat over Bucks and into next round

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:28:42 -0400

MILWAUKEE - After getting treatment "around the clock" for two days, Dwyane Wade tested his aching right knee in warm-ups before Game 4.

James leads Heat over Bucks and into next round

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:48:29 -0400

MILWAUKEE - LeBron James can cross another item off his to-do list.

James 2nd in defensive-player balloting

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:54:35 -0400

MIAMI - LeBron James matches up against point guards at times, centers at other times, and has been known to guard players from both positions in the same game.

Heat lead series 2-0, Wade heads back to Milwaukee

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:35:47 -0400

MIAMI - A banner bearing Dwyane Wade's jersey number hangs in the arena the Milwaukee Bucks call home, in tribute of his days as a standout at Marquette.

Heat take off late, top Bucks 98-86 for 2-0 lead

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:47:42 -0400

MIAMI - Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking.