Butler scores 26, Heat bench adds 59 in 130-128 win vs Hawks
March 7, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami got the breathing room it needed over Atlanta. And now the Heat will take a bit of momentum into trying to chase down others in the Eastern Conference.
Jimmy Butler had 26 points, Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin combined to score 43 off the bench, and the Heat held off the Atlanta Hawks 130-128 on Monday night.
Antetokounmpo has triple-double; Bucks win 7th straight
February 5, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Miami Heat 123-115 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory.
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.
Doncic scores 34, Mavs get defensive in 115-90 win over Heat
January 21, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks turned up the defensive intensity in a 115-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Vincent leads Heat to 2nd straight win over Bucks
January 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-95 Saturday.
Victor Oladipo added 20 points and Jimmy Butler had 16 for the Heat.
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.
Victor Oladipo scores 26 points, Heat beat Suns 104-96
January 7, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — It wasn't that long ago that Victor Oladipo was an All-Star guard.
On Friday night, the veteran Miami Heat guard showed he can still be that guy.
Oladipo scored a season-high 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Miami beat the Phoenix Suns 104-96.
Adebayo scores 31, Heat recovers to beat Clippers 110-100
January 3, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Miami Heat recovered from blowing a 21-point lead to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-100 on Monday night for their second win in a row.
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.
Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103
December 21, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The only yells in the Chicago locker room were happy ones.
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103 on Tuesday night.
On Popovich’s coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111
December 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Gregg Popovich got the perfect anniversary gift from his San Antonio Spurs.
Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami Heat 115-111 on Saturday.
Pistons run away in 2nd half, embarrass Heat 116-96
December 7, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Detroit Pistons had a rare easy win.
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 of his 31 points in the second half, Alec Burks added 18 and the Pistons ran away in the final two quarters to beat the Miami Heat 116-96 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte plays Miami on 4-game road slide
November 10, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -10.5; over/under is 217
Miami hosts Portland in non-conference action
November 7, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (6-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -8; over/under is 215
Heat host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference game
November 6, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (6-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action.
Indiana takes on conference foe Miami
November 3, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (4-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (3-5, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Indiana and Miami will play on Friday.
Miami and Sacramento square off in non-conference matchup
November 2, 2022 GMTSacramento Kings (2-4, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (3-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -7
Golden State plays Miami on 3-game road skid
October 31, 2022 GMTGolden State Warriors (3-4, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State travels to Miami looking to break its three-game road slide.
Sacramento faces Miami on 3-game home skid
October 28, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (2-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (0-4, 14th in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento aims to break its three-game home skid with a win against Miami.
Warriors play the Heat in non-conference action
October 27, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (2-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (2-2, ninth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -7.5; over/under is 225.5
Trail Blazers play the Heat on 4-game win streak
October 25, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (1-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (4-0, first in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland seeks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Trail Blazers take on Miami.
Miami and Toronto meet in conference matchup
October 23, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (1-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (1-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto plays Miami in Eastern Conference action Monday.
Toronto takes on Miami for conference showdown
October 22, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (1-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (0-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3; over/under is 215
Boston visits Miami for conference showdown
October 21, 2022 GMTBoston Celtics (1-0, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (0-1, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2.5; over/under is 219
Adebayo, Cain lead Heat over Durant, Simmons and Nets
October 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 17 points, undrafted rookie Jamal Cain added 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-80 on Thursday night.
Kevin Durant led Brooklyn with 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting in 26 minutes.
Oladipo returns to Heat, aiming toward return to past form
July 7, 2022 GMTVictor Oladipo went into free agency with his eyes open, determined to find what would be the best place for him.
Turns out, he was already there.
Oladipo signed his new contract with the Miami Heat on Thursday, a two-year deal with the second of those years at his option.
Miami, Boston tied 2-2 heading to game 5
May 24, 2022 GMTBoston Celtics (51-31, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (53-29, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -1.5; over/under is 203.5
Herro and the Heat try to clinch series against Philadelphia
May 11, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (53-29, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 207.5
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
May 5, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo caught a lob for an alley-oop dunk midway through the fourth quarter, then threw a lob to Jimmy Butler for another dunk about a minute later.
Both were very easy.
Joel Embiid could complicate those plays going forward — and the Miami Heat are heading north expecting that he might be waiting for them.
Miami takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia
May 4, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (53-29, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -8.5; over/under is 207.5
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.
Oladipo helps deliver clincher for Heat, who move to Round 2
April 27, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — It was about a year ago. Victor Oladipo was sitting alone in a dark room. The realization that he needed a second surgery on his right leg was settling in. Frustration, fear, sadness and anger just came pouring out of him.
Heat hold off Hawks 97-94, reach Eastern semifinals
April 27, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — If one play could tell the story of a five-game series, consider this one: Trae Young's final shot from the field was a corner 3-point try that he rushed because he knew a defender was coming his way.
Heat take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Hawks
April 21, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (53-29, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (43-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -1.5; over/under is 221.5
Magic beat Heat in finale, overcoming Oladipo’s big game
April 11, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Most of the Miami Heat didn't show up for Sunday night for the season finale against the Orlando Magic.
Victor Oladipo did, scoring 40 points in what turned into a 3-point shooting contest in a 125-111 loss to the Magic.
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.
Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
March 9, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (52-13, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-22, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -7.5
Oladipo returns, Herro scores 31, Heat top Rockets 123-106
March 8, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo entered a game for the first time in nearly a year, a loud ovation greeting him as he stepped onto the floor.
He took a charge seconds later. The cheers got louder.
Heat preparing for Oladipo’s long-awaited return to lineup
March 6, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo is questionable. After three years of dealing with rehab and challenges, that’s a breakthrough.
The Miami Heat are listing Oladipo as questionable for their Monday night game against the Houston Rockets.
Heat top 76ers 99-82, move 3 games ahead in East race
March 6, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Everything is to Miami's liking right now. The Heat are at home for most of the month, they're enjoying their largest cushion of the season atop the Eastern Conference, and they added distance between themselves and Philadelphia.
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 face the Mavericks, aim for 5th straight win
November 1, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (5-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-2, fourth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Miami will look to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Heat take on Dallas.
Grizzlies welcome the Heat on Saturday
October 30, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (4-1, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2, eighth in the Western Conference)
Charlotte plays Miami, looks for 4th straight road win
October 28, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (4-1, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (3-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits Miami aiming to continue its three-game road winning streak.
Miami Heat to square off against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday
October 26, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (2-1, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (2-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the Miami Heat.
Orlando Magic travel to the Heat
October 25, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (1-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (1-1, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Indiana hosts Miami following Turner’s 40-point performance
October 23, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (1-0, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (0-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Analysis: The NBA playoffs have entered survivor mode
June 17, 2021 GMTThe NBA champion this season will be the last team standing.
Perhaps literally.
Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers missed Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals with a knee sprain and amid concerns that it could be a far more significant injury.
Oladipo chooses to have surgery, ending his Heat season
May 12, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo’s season is over, and the two-time All-Star and former All-NBA selection may be looking at another long rehabilitation before he can return to the court.
The Miami Heat announced Wednesday that Oladipo has elected to have surgery on his right quadriceps tendon...
Adebayo has 22 points, Heat down Blazers 107-98
April 12, 2021 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 22 points and Jimmy Butler added 20 to lead the Miami Heat to a 107—98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night...
Heat say Oladipo not traveling for West Coast trip
April 10, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo will not be with the Miami Heat when they depart Saturday for a four-game West Coast trip, and more evaluation will be required before the team knows the full extent of his right-knee issue...
Houston plays Phoenix, looks to break home skid
April 5, 2021 GMTPhoenix Suns (34-14, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (13-36, 14th in the Western Conference)...
At last, Oladipo finally gets his chance to play with Heat
April 2, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo got swept out of the first round of the playoffs last season by Miami, and when that series concluded he had no doubt the Heat would end up in the NBA Finals...
Celtics host the Rockets in non-conference action
April 1, 2021 GMTHouston Rockets (13-34, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-25, eighth in the Eastern Conference)...
Porter scores 25 points, Rockets beat Timberwolves 129-107
March 28, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 25 points in his return to Houston’s lineup, John Wall had 13 points and 12 assists and the Rockets rebounded to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-107 on Saturday night...
Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors
March 26, 2021 GMTKyle Lowry wound up staying with Toronto after all. Victor Oladipo is finally in Miami, a destination he's eyed in the past...
Tate and Houston take on the Hornets in non-conference play
March 23, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (21-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (12-30, 14th in the Western Conference)...
Western Conference-leading Utah plays Houston
March 12, 2021 GMTHouston Rockets (11-24, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (27-9, first in the Western Conference)...
Hornets play the Rockets in non-conference action
February 8, 2021 GMTHouston Rockets (11-11, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-13, seventh in the Eastern Conference)...
Bulls beat Rockets 125-120; Oladipo solid in Houston debut
January 19, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a strong effort by Victor Oladipo in his Houston debut, beating the Rockets 125-120 on Monday night...
Mass on kidney to keep LeVert out indefinitely for Pacers
January 17, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caris LeVert's debut with the Indiana Pacers has been put on hold indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney...
Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1
August 19, 2020 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler does plenty of talking on the court to anyone who will listen: opponents, referees or teammates...
Ants to lose Sumner to Pacers
January 24, 2019 GMTWith Victor Oladipo ruled out for the remainder of the Indiana Pacers' season with a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, the Mad Ants are likely going to lose Edmond Sumner for the remainder of the season.
Mad Ants can’t capitalize on big performances
January 24, 2019 GMTRookie Rob Gray had a career-best 35 points and Edmond Sumner scored 33 points : two short of his career high : but it wasn't enough to help the short-handed Mad Ants on Wednesday night.
They lost 135-123 to the Erie BayHawks in front of an announced crowd of 1,243 at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Pacers beat Raptors after losing Oladipo with knee injury
January 24, 2019 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A promising season for the Indiana Pacers was instantly transformed when Victor Oladipo's leg buckled and he fell to the floor in pain.
Indiana showed earlier this season it can win without the All-Star guard, at least in the short term.
Westbrook clinches triple-double average for season
April 8, 2017 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Russell Westbrook is the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season...
Westbrook adds triple-double as Thunder beat Raptors
March 17, 2017 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds in three quarters for his 34th triple-double of the NBA season as the Oklahoma City Thunder registered their fourth consecutive win with a 123-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.