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Andersen a playoff force for Heat

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:35:41 -0400

MIAMI - When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.

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.

Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:32 -0400

MIAMI - Paul George did all he could.

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.

Bulls' season ends in Miami with 94-91 loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:51:10 -0400

MIAMI - Derrick Rose should be ready to play in Chicago's next game.

Parity abounds so far in NBA conference semifinals

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:17:42 -0400

Parity has struck the NBA playoffs, where the conference semifinals are all fit to be tied.

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.

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.

NBA Summer League adding a championship round

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:37:54 -0400

MIAMI - The NBA Summer League is about to get a playoff feel.

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 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.