Miami Heat Basketball

HEAT Camp ...more ?

Road Rally Game 3 ...more ?
Join the HEAT Dancers, Burnie, the Xtreme Team, PA Announcer, Michael B., Dale, and other HEAT fans as they gather to watch the national telecast of the HEAT taking on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Second Round of the 2012 Playoffs.

How Indiana is Limiting Miami Threes ...more ?
The Miami HEAT's offense runs like a well-oiled machine when it is generating three-pointers, but not just any threes. It needs to create open, efficient, assisted threes, and knowing this, the Indiana Pacers have schemed to take those away, a scheme that starts with how they defend LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's pick-and-rolls.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Nineteen ...more ?

Pacers 78 - HEAT 75 Game 2 Chat Recap ...more ?
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference SemiFinals.

Whether or Not to Start LeBron at PF ...more ?
The Miami HEAT outscored the Indiana Pacers by 15 points with LeBron James playing power forward in Game 1, but the decision as to whether or not to start him at that position in the absence of Chris Bosh is hardly as simple as going by the numbers. We ask the why, and why not, of the potential move.

Chris Bosh Out Indefinitely ...more ?
An MRI on HEAT Forward Chris Bosh has revealed a strained abdominal muscle. He is out indefinitely.

Pacers Game 1: LeBron at Power Forward ...more ?
In Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, the man who can play any position in the game played almost half his minutes at power forward, and Miami's lineups featuring LeBron James at the four were easily the HEAT's most efficient. With help from Ronny Turiaf and Joel Anthony filling in for Chris Bosh, here's how it worked.

HEAT 95 - Pacers 86 Chat Recap ...more ?
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers, when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade took over in the second half after a first-half injury to Chris Bosh.

LeBron James Named 2011-12 NBA Most Valuable Player ...more ?
MIAMI, May 12- The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2011-12 Kia Most Valuable Player. This marks James' third MVP award and the first by a HEAT player in franchise history.

Game 1 to be MVP Celebration ...more ?

LeBron James gana la distinción Jugador Más Valioso ...more ?
El jugador del Miami HEAT LeBron James gana la distinción Jugador Más Valioso (MVP) Kia 2011-12. Gana su tercer MVP en cuatro años después de liderar al HEAT a 46 victorias y segundo lugar en el Este.

HEAT Player 2011: LeBron James ...more ?

Round Two Playoff Coverage to Continue via HEATV on HEAT.COM ...more ?

Why LeBron is the MVP ...more ?
LeBron James is the 2011-12 NBA Most Valuable Player not just because he had the most statistically dominant season of any player in the league, but because it was impossible to watch him play and not think he is the best player, capable of doing the most thing, in the game. Sometimes, even that isn't enough, but the narrative was behind James, too.

Pacers Preview: Lineups and Creativity ...more ?
The conservative approach is for the Miami HEAT to try to match the size of the Indiana Pacers, but with the creativity the team has shown all season, Miami can be the team that dictates matchups and rotations in this second-round series.

White Hot HEAT Fan Kit Events ...more ?
As the HEAT prepares to take on the Indiana Pacers in Round 2 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the team is inviting HEAT fans to stop by the Party City in Midtown or Duffy's Sports Grill in North Miami Beach to pick up a free White Hot HEAT Fan Kit

The Journey of a Lifetime ...more ?
For Miami HEAT forward Mike Miller his journey towards being a professional basketball player has no doubt served as the clay that has molded his character. Although he encountered obstacles, the 11-year NBA veteran has not given up on his goals.

Kobe Bryant Needs Signature Game for Lakers to Advance Past Thunder (Yahoo! Contributor Network) ...more ?
COMMENTARY | Kobe Bryant may have led the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he still failed to make the type of statement necessary to rally his team back from series deficit of 0-2.

Pacers guard sorry for "choke" at LeBron (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Pacers reserve guard Lance Stephenson apologized for making a choking gesture toward LeBron James.

Heat-Pacers Preview (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Refreshed in body and spirit, the Miami Heat returned to practice reunited and refocused.

Wade, Heat move on after Game 3 spat (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Refreshed in body and spirit, the Miami Heat returned to practice reunited and refocused.

Heat's Wade does not have support of Marlins manager Guillen (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen had an opinion about Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade's confrontation with coach Erik Spoelstra during Thursday's loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Celtics collapse in Game 4 after succumbing to Sixers' tricks; series tied 2-2 (Yahoo! Sports) ...more ?
The desperate Sixers baited the Celtics into losing their composure and an 18-point lead.

Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out.

NBA: Oden having surgery in hopes of reviving career (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Greg Oden reportedly has undergone a controversial procedure to try to kick-start his waning basketball career.

Greg Oden underwent the same knee procedure that served Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez so well (Ball Don't Lie) ...more ?
It's become apparent that former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden is going all-out, in his attempts to recover from the litany of knee injuries that limited him to just 82 total games in five seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. The free-agent center, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard , underwent the same knee treatment that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez underwent in Germany to correct their balky knees. The technical difference is that Oden had his procedure performed in New York. The sad difference is that both Bryant and Rodriguez are in their mid-30s, and have championships to their credit. Oden, at age 24, has no such pedigree. Only potential, as it's always been, cruelly cut down by a series of unfortunate maladies that resulted in an NBA-unprecedented third microfracture surgery. Oden has been in the news quite a bit since the Blazers released him in March. He was the subject of some discussion as to the Portland staff's role in his botched recovery, his admission to drinking heavily and struggling with the pressures of his status as the top pick in the 2007 draft, and his willingness to (of course) want to play for the downright center-less Miami Heat all hit our site this spring. Now, according to Broussard , he went to great and experimental lengths in order to strengthen those knees for one last attempt to cash in on that tantalizing potential. Here's Chris :

Report: Wade suffering from leg, knee injuries (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade reportedly is dealing with leg and knee injuries that have caused him to miss games late during the regular season.

Heat, Pacers cancel practices after Game 3 blowout (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
The Miami Heat cancelled their practice Friday, a day after it lost in a blowout to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

C-a-C: ?People are about to be saying all KINDS of stuff about you, Dwyane? (Ball Don't Lie) ...more ?
You're on the Basketball Internet today, so you know that NBA referee Tony Brothers is not wrong here. Dwyane Wade's awful Game 3, and his sideline showdown with Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, are dominating discussion on this Friday afternoon. That's the kind of thing that tends to happen when you're playing terribly ? through the first three games of Miami's Eastern Conference semifinal series, he has hit only 18 of 58 field-goal attempts (31 percent), missed all four 3-pointers he's taken, and just had the worst outing of his postseason career ? and down 2-1 to the Indiana Pacers, which most of the world remains unsure is really the name of a basketball team. But apparently, it also ate up some time between Wade and Brothers on the floor Thursday night. What words do you think passed between these two titans? Best caption wins an in-home performance by Brother and Brothers Entertainment . Good luck. In our last adventure : James Harden turns the tables on Metta World Peace.

Heat shut down after Indy meltdown; scrap practice (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.

As Heat, other super teams show cracks, Spurs still rolling in playoffs (Yahoo! Sports) ...more ?
The Heat loaded up on star power to chase a title. The Spurs have shown internal development can build a stronger team framework.

Wade loses cool in Heat's 94-75 loss to Pacers (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career.

No letdown at home in Game 3 for Pacers (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
The Indiana Pacers didn't let a victory in Miami in Game 2 cause them to return home and have a letdown.

Without Bosh, James might be feeling the heat (The SportsXchange) ...more ?
On the day LeBron James was named NBA Most Valuable Player, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra joked how he privately calls his star "One Through Five," since he is capable of playing all five positions.

Pacers give Heat "butt-kicking", Spurs clip LA (Reuters) ...more ?
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers, showing the poise and determination Miami was supposed to have, routed the cold shooting Heat 94-75 on Thursday to take a surprising 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.

Pacers pound Heat 94-75 in Game 3 (The Associated Press) ...more ?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami's bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor.

Lance Stephenson made a choking gesture at LeBron James (VIDEO) (Ball Don't Lie) ...more ?
The Miami Heat were really, really bad in their Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, losing 94-75 and looking overmatched for most of the 48 minutes. Given the common narratives and the form of this loss, it's likely that LeBron James will get a lot of criticism. Oddly enough, one of the opposing players thought LeBron choked while the game was still going on. Near the end of the third quarter, Pacers wing Danny Granger grabbed James' jersey on a breakaway and caused a little tiff between the two stars. Granger was given a technical foul, and LeBron missed the free throw. That made Indiana benchwarmer Lance Stephenson perform a Reggie Miller-esque choking gesture. It was in poor taste, but it also stood in for many NBA fans' reactions to the game. [ Wojnarowski: Spurs still rolling in playoffs while 'super teams' show cracks ] Check out the video above to take a look (or this GIF or this screengrab via SB Nation ). After the jump, look at the Granger foul that led to this incident, as well as some thoughts on whether or not James actually choked in this game.