Miami’s Strus loses a 3-pointer in elimination game, again
April 15, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Max Strus' heel caught the attention of the NBA replay center with the Miami Heat facing elimination — again.
Strus had a corner 3-pointer taken off the scoreboard following a review by league officials Friday night in Miami's win-or-else game against the Chicago Bulls, after it was determined that the back of his foot touched the sideline before he took the shot.
Nikola Jokic scores 27, Nuggets hold off Heat 112-108
February 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — No team came into Monday night having allowed fewer points in the paint per game this season than Miami.
Nikola Jokic wasn't bothered.
The two-time reigning MVP made the most of every opportunity, finishing with 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Heat 112-108 — snapping Miami's eight-game home winning streak.
Heat rally again, top Magic 110-105 to close 3-0 homestand
January 28, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo has a theory. All these close games that the Miami Heat are playing now, in his mind, are providing valuable lessons to draw upon later this season.
And the fact that they're winning a lot of those games right now is an added bonus.
LeBron James scores 46 points, hits 9 3s in Lakers’ loss
January 25, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James hit a career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points, but the Los Angeles Clippers hit 19 3-pointers of their own on the way to a comfortable 133-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Short-handed Heat rally, top short-handed Bucks, 108-102
January 13, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat were short-handed. The Milwaukee Bucks were short-handed.
The Heat got the better of it all.
Gabe Vincent scored a career-best 28 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Heat beat the Bucks 108-102 in a game in which at least five would-be starters were out for various reasons.
Herro’s 3 as time expires gives Heat 126-123 win over Jazz
January 1, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Miami Heat a 126-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
Bam Adebayo had 32 points and eight rebounds for the Heat, while Herro finished with 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Heat hold off Timberwolves 113-110, get back to .500 mark
December 27, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Close games are becoming the norm for the Miami Heat.
Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Heat got back to .500 by holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-110 on Monday night.
Miami visits Memphis following overtime win against Boston
December 5, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (11-12, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (14-9, fourth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -2; over/under is 226.5
Boston hosts Miami following Tatum’s 49-point showing
December 1, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (10-12, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (18-4, first in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Boston takes on the Miami Heat after Jayson Tatum scored 49 points in the Boston Celtics' 134-121 win over the Miami Heat.
Bam Adebayo has 32 points, Heat rally to beat Hawks 106-98
November 28, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 14 of his 32 points in the third quarter, Caleb Martin added 20 points and the Miami Heat snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 106-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Towns scores 25, Wolves hold on against Heat for 105-101 win
November 22, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and Anthony Edwards scored 10 of his 22 in the third quarter as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the shorthanded Miami Heat for a 105-101 victory Monday night.
Beal scores 27 points, Wizards outlast Heat 107-106 in OT
November 19, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and a season-high 17 rebounds and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Miami Heat 107-106 in overtime Friday night.
Anunoby has season-high 32 points, Raptors beat Heat 112-104
November 17, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby scored a season-high 32 points and matched his season high with 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to beat Miami 112-104 on Wednesday night, ending the Heat’s winning streak at three.
Toronto plays Miami, seeks 4th straight home win
November 15, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (7-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (8-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hosts Miami trying to continue its three-game home winning streak.
Booker, Phoenix set for matchup with Miami
November 13, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (8-4, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (6-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against Miami.
Strus scores 31, Heat roll past sliding Hornets 132-115
November 13, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Max Strus and the Miami Heat finally enjoyed a rare easy win.
Strus scored 31 points, one off his career high, and the Heat spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the Charlotte lineup by beating the Hornets 132-115 on Saturday night.
Miami hosts Charlotte following overtime win against Charlotte
November 11, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-10, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (5-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Charlotte Hornets following the Miami Heat's 117-112 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Hornets 117-112 in OT
November 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Another night, another close game for the Miami Heat. And Jimmy Butler wouldn't let this one get away.
Butler scored 35 points, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, and the Heat recovered to beat to beat Charlotte 117-112 in overtime Thursday night.
Indiana Pacers hold on to beat Miami Heat 101-99
November 5, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 25 points, Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 101-99 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Butler takes over late, Heat rally past Warriors 116-109
November 2, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Upon review, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra had a good birthday. Jimmy Butler made sure of that.
Butler scored five straight points late to give Miami the lead, Max Strus led everyone with 24 and the Heat overcame a triple-double from Stephen Curry to beat the Golden State Warriors 116-109 on Tuesday night.
After a scuffle, Heat hold on to top Raptors 112-109
October 23, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — A scuffle inspired Toronto, and the Raptors' response forced the Miami Heat to work a little harder to secure their first win of the season.
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Max Strus added 20 off the bench and the Heat topped the Raptors 112-109 on Saturday night.
Adebayo leads Heat to 109-103 win over Celtics in Game 3
May 22, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds for the Miami Heat, who blew a 25-point, first-half lead and lost Jimmy Butler to a knee injury but held on to beat the Boston Celtics 109-103 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night.
Heat reach East finals, with Max Strus playing a key role
May 13, 2022 GMTMax Strus probably couldn’t have envisioned this.
Division II player when he started college. Ended up at DePaul and went undrafted. Bounced around a couple of summer leagues. Went to training camp with Boston and didn’t make the team.
Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
May 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Shots fell again for the Miami Heat. They kept Joel Embiid and James Harden in check. Their coach got an in-game massage from DJ Khaled.
Yes, really.
It was that sort of night for the Heat, who — even without everyone getting shoulder rubs — are feeling pretty good about their playoff prospects again.
Miami, Philadelphia square off with series tied 2-2
May 9, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (53-29, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 210
Butler, Morris, Heat fined by NBA for actions in Hawks game
April 28, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The NBA fined two Miami Heat players and the team itself a total of $55,000 on Thursday, over two incidents in the team's series-clinching win earlier this week against the Atlanta Hawks.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
April 27, 2022 GMTNBA
MIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo scored 23 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved into the Eastern Conference semifinals by beating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 on Tuesday night.
Butler scores 45, Heat defeat Hawks 115-105 for 2-0 lead
April 20, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler walked off the floor when his night's work was complete, lifted his arms in the air and heard a sold-out arena serenade him with screams.
That didn't happen in the bubble two years ago, since nobody was there.
Lowry has 16 points, 10 assists as Heat beat Raptors 114-109
April 4, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Kyle Lowry kept his tears in check, then took care of his old teammates from Toronto.
Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists against his former team, Max Strus scored all of his 23 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat beat the Raptors 114-109 on Sunday night.
Nets rout reeling Heat as East playoff races grows tighter
March 27, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Seth Curry added 17 and the Brooklyn Nets overwhelmed Miami 110-95 on Saturday night, sending the Heat to their season-worst fourth consecutive loss.
Andre Drummond had 13 points and 11 rebounds for Brooklyn, which got 11 points from Kyrie Irving — who will play his first home game of the season for the Nets on Sunday — and 10 from Nic Claxton.
Strus leads late rally, Heat hold off Pistons 105-98
March 16, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The game plan didn't call for Max Strus to play Tuesday night. He was not in the Miami Heat rotation to start the game, only entering after halftime because Jimmy Butler left with a sprained ankle.
Detroit takes on Miami, seeks to stop 3-game skid
March 14, 2022 GMTDetroit Pistons (18-50, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (45-24, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit comes into the matchup against Miami as losers of three straight games.
Adebayo scores 30 points, Heat pull away to beat Cavs
March 12, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are campaigning for Bam Adebayo to get defensive player of the year consideration.
Their center reminded them again that he's pretty good at the other end of the floor, too.
East-leading Heat slow DeMar DeRozan, beat Bulls 112-99
March 1, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat improved their standing atop the Eastern Conference by topping the Chicago Bulls 112-99 on Monday night.
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 15 points for Miami, which has won nine of its last 10 games.
Vincent scores 20, Heat remain hot by topping Bulls 112-99
March 1, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — For the first time all season, the Miami Heat have a bit of a cushion atop the Eastern Conference.
Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Heat topped the Chicago Bulls 112-99 on Monday night for their ninth win in their last 10 games.
Miami plays Atlanta, aims for 4th straight road win
January 20, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (29-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (19-25, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami visits Atlanta trying to prolong its three-game road winning streak.
Heat take on the Trail Blazers in non-conference action
January 18, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (18-25, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (28-16, second in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat host Norman Powell and the Portland Trail Blazers in out-of-conference play.
Heat rally late, scramble to get past Hawks, 124-118
January 15, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The stars were out in Miami. Drake was sitting courtside. Golfer Brooks Koepka had prime seats.
They came to see a show.
The Heat made them wait until the end, but they didn't disappoint.
Herro’s 21 points lead Heat past slumping Hawks, 115-91
January 13, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Herro and other young Miami players are finding ways to keep the Heat winning without some of their biggest names.
Herro had 21 points and Miami scored the first 16 of the second half to break open a close game as the Heat capped a successful road trip by beating the Atlanta Hawks 115-91 on Wednesday night.
Heat overcome Butler’s absence in 115-109 win over Portland
January 6, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With Jimmy Butler sidelined by injury and Kyle Lowry ejected in the first half, Max Strus' return came at an opportune time for the Miami Heat.
Strus had 25 points and the Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 115-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night despite Butler's absence.
Miami visits Portland after Simons’ 43-point showing
January 4, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (23-14, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (13-22, 12th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts the Miami Heat after Anfernee Simons scored 43 points in the Trail Blazers' 136-131 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Heat face the Spurs, seek 5th straight win
December 29, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (22-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (14-19, 10th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 216.5
Heat win 3rd straight, pull away from Magic 93-83
December 26, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — This speaks to how highly the Miami Heat think of Omer Yurtseven. After his finest game as a pro, the Heat told him he's capable of even more.
Yurtseven scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in his first start, Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin each scored 17 points in their returns and the Heat beat the Orlando Magic 93-83 on Sunday.
Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Orlando
December 25, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (7-26, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (20-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Heat face Orlando.
Herro, Strus power Heat to 115-112 comeback win over Pistons
December 24, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 29 points, Max Strus added 26 and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 115-112 on Thursday night.
Strus’ fifth 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining gave the Heat their final margin.
Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Detroit
December 22, 2021 GMTDetroit Pistons (5-25, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (19-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Heat play Detroit.
Herro, Robinson lead Heat to 125-96 win over Pacers
December 22, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro had 26 points in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised thigh, Duncan Robinson also scored 26 to match a season high and the Miami Heat rolled past the Indiana Pacers 125-96 on Tuesday night.
Herro, Robinson each score 26, Heat roll past Pacers 125-96
December 22, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 26 points in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised thigh, Duncan Robinson tied a season-high with 26 points and the Miami Heat rolled past the Indiana Pacers 125-96 on Tuesday night.
Miami plays conference foe Indiana
December 20, 2021 GMTIndiana Pacers (13-18, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (18-13, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat host Malcolm Brogdon and the Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference play.
Pistons topple Heat 100-90, snap 14-game losing streak
December 20, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped their franchise record-tying, 14-game losing streak with a 100-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Hamidou Diallo had 15 points and seven rebounds for Detroit, which recorded its first victory since a 97-89 triumph over Indiana on Nov.
Strus, Vincent lead Heat past weakened Magic, 115-105
December 18, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Max Strus scored 23 of his career-best 32 points in the first half, Gabe Vincent added a career-best 27 and the Miami Heat beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 115-105 on Friday night.
Martin scores career-high 28 as Heat beat Bucks 113-104
December 9, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Caleb Martin scored a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-104 on Wednesday night.
Starting for injured Jimmy Butler, Martin shot 9 of 12 from the field, including 6 for 8 on 3-pointers, as the Heat tied a franchise record with 22 3s against the defending NBA champions.
Butler has triple-double in return, Heat top Pelicans 113-98
November 18, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler had a triple-double in his return from a sprained right ankle, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Miami Heat’s 113-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles plays Miami, seeks 6th straight win
November 11, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (7-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-4, sixth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -3.5
Los Angeles faces Miami after overtime win
November 9, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (7-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (6-5, eighth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts the Miami Heat after the Lakers took down the Charlotte Hornets 126-123 in overtime.
Miami puts road win streak on the line against Denver
November 7, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (7-2, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (5-4, sixth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami hits the road against Denver looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak.
Jazz play the Heat, aim for 4th straight victory
November 5, 2021 GMTUtah Jazz (7-1, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (6-2, second in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Miami.
Celtics to face Heat on the road
November 4, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (3-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (6-1, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -7.5; over/under is 214.5
Heat lose Strus to sprained knee, but nothing more severe
November 1, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Max Strus expects to be sidelined for maybe just a couple weeks. Given how badly he initially feared his left knee was injured, that’s a major win for the Miami Heat guard.
The Heat diagnosed Strus’ injury as a sprain Monday, learning he did not sustain major structural damage.
Trae Young has 27 points and 15 assists, Hawks rout Heat
October 15, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks closed out the preseason with their starting five looking sharp.
Coach Nate McMillan wanted a dress rehearsal of sorts with Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovich, De’Andre Hunter and John Collins all logging big minutes in the 127-92 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.