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Miami Heat comes alive in second half, blitzes 76ers to win opener of playoff series

This wasn’t the start-to-finish stressless joyride that might have seemed likely after the Heat sprinted to a 25-11 lead against Philadelphia at the outset of their second-round series on Monday night.

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$Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture in huge blow to 76ers’ title hopes$

Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture in huge blow to 76ers’ title hopes

Joel Embiid has a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion and the 76ers said Friday night that the MVP finalist is out for the foreseeable future

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Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series

MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena.

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Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference

Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed.

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Instead of a gap season, Heat’s Victor Oladipo living in the moment; Kyle Lowry out again Tuesday

This could have been Victor Oladipo’s gap season, similar to the one taken by Kawhi Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers and the one that ultimately proved to be the case with Ben Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets, as they dealt with injury recovery.

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Jimmy Butler makes light of report about beef with Victor Oladipo

Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler on the "report" about his "beef" with Oladipo: "I'm used to it. I'm always the bad guy. That's okay. Bad guys are welcome here in the Miami Heat organization." "I love my guys." Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305 What's the buzz ...

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Late first-half run, big night from Butler fuels Miami Heat to Game 4 rout of Hawks

ATLANTA — Gabe Vincent hit a layup from under the post and gave a quick flex before heading back down the court.

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Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler is Dwyane Wade as Heat take control of series

The last time the Miami Heat saw one player take over whole arenas, tilt entire playoff series and squeeze opponents mercilessly in defining moments, it was a name canonized with a jersey in the rafters.

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Jimmy Butler’s 45 points power Heat to 115-105 victory over Hawks, 2-0 series lead

MIAMI — It is the next gear that creates the fear.

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Heat’s Bam Adebayo feeling disrespected over Defensive Player snub, and his ‘stunned’ coach agrees

MIAMI — “Disrespectful.”

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Dave Hyde: Miami Heat (and fans) up their game in playoffs opener, frustrating Trae Young

It started as a small chant Sunday, somewhere in the the upper deck, causing fans in the lower bowl to turn to neighbors in the baffling sound mixer of a big arena to ask, “What’re they saying?”

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James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly?  James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

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Heat’s Jimmy Butler ready for playoffs: ‘I really think we got a good shot at this thing’

MIAMI — Ahead of last season’s sweep out of the first round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler said he was “stupidly locked in.” Butler’s tone was a bit different as he stood in front of microphones for his preplayoff media session following Thursday’s practice at FTX Arena.

Miami Herald

Ira Winderman: For Heat and Victor Oladipo, it’s complicated

MIAMI — This was after a Sunday night loss in Orlando that in at least one way felt like a victory.

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Greg Cote: Heat a ‘wildly disrespected’ No. 1 seed, but that’s fine with Miami as NBA playoffs begin

Two quick thoughts as the Miami Heat and NBA prepare for the playoffs:

Sports Illustrated

NBA Awards: Official Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Handing out honors for the 2021-22 NBA regular season.

Tribune News Service

Ira Winderman: A unique season of Heat highs and ‘Oh’s’

Last week, we noted some of the missteps along the way that had the Miami Heat pushing for playoff seeding into the final week of the season.

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Heat leaving higher math to others as they await opponent from NBA play-in round (as Nets loom)

Erik Spoelstra is leaving the higher math to others. Tyler Herro is keeping an eye on the Brooklyn Nets. And Bam Adebayo already is studying ahead.

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Heat making closing statement at FTX Arena with 113-109 decision over Hawks

MIAMI — It wasn’t a dress rehearsal, considering there will be a full week for practice before their postseason opener.

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Heat’s Tucker out at least a week, as MRI confirms calf strain; NBA sets play-in schedule

MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without veteran power forward P.J. Tucker for the final two games of the regular season and potentially longer.

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Heat rout Hornets,144-115, in 3-for-all to move to verge of No. 1 playoff seed

MIAMI — The mission, at least the regular-season challenge, is almost complete. And it might be over before they take the court again.

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Max Strus separating himself from Duncan Robinson after Heat lineup switch

MIAMI — You start here: There is no Duncan Strus or Max Robinson.

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Shorthanded Heat celebrate Lowry’s night in Toronto, with Oladipo sparking 114-109 win

To a degree this was scripted, with Kyle Lowry given a heartfelt pregame tribute in his return to Scotiabank Arena, and with the Miami Heat playing it safe on the second night of their back-to-back by holding out Jimmy Butler, P.J. Tucker, Dewayne Dedmon and Gabe Vincent.

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Heat solidify hold on No. 1 seed, reach 50 wins with 127-109 decision in Chicago

CHICAGO — And to think that just over a week ago the Miami Heat were limiting their fight and tough-guy routine to their own bench.

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Stan Van Gundy’s NBA Coach of the Year Pick

The NBA analyst and longtime coach runs through his top contenders for this year’s award.

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