Stories for Miami Heat

• Rockets-Heat Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 11:00:03 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Dwyane Wade is struggling with his shooting touch and the losses are mounting for the Miami Heat.

  
  
  
• Deng scores 25, Rose 24; short-handed Bulls beat Heat
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 08:00:03 pm
  
  

  CHICAGO — Derrick Rose insisted he was feeling it after the fourth game in five nights, even if those strong bursts suggested otherwise.
  

  
  
  
• Heat-Bulls Preview
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 09:40:06 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Dwyane Wade admitted following the Miami Heat's last game that they just aren't at the same level as some of the NBA's elite.

  
  
  
• LeBron, Cavs beat Heat, win 10th straight
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 08:00:18 pm
  
  

  CLEVELAND -- LeBron James scored 36 points - 17 on free throws - and Daniel Gibson added 12 after returning from the hospital as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak to 10 with a 102-84

  
  
  
• Heat-Cavaliers Preview
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 11:20:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have delivered nearly identical performances in their first two meetings this season. Cleveland, though, has gotten the better of Miami both times.

  
  
  
• Celtics move on without Pierce, edge Heat
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 10:59:14 pm
  
  

  BOSTON — Even without Paul Pierce, the Boston Celtics had too much for Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.
  

  
  
  
• Heat-Celtics Preview
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 02:45:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The return of Kevin Garnett hasn't immediately given the Boston Celtics the look of a championship contender. Another absence by Paul Pierce certainly wouldn't help.

  
  
  
• Bogut leads Bucks past sliding Heat again
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 07:00:08 pm
  
  

  MIAMI — Milwaukee's first 10 shots were all off the mark. Good thing, or else the Bucks would have made a long night even worse for the fast-fading Miami Heat.
  

  
  
  
• O'Neal out, Beasley back for Heat
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 05:05:02 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to the Miami lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing two games with a hyperextended right knee, while center Jermaine O'Neal sa

  
  
  
• Bucks-Heat Preview
  posted on January 31, 2010 - 10:30:02 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Milwaukee Bucks threw off the offensive rhythm of Dwyane Wade and the visiting Miami Heat in the opener of a home-and-home series.

  
  
  
• Heat's Chalmers out indefinitely with thumb injury
  posted on January 31, 2010 - 07:55:02 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb and is out indefinitely.

  
  
  
• Warrick leads Bucks to 95-84 win over Heat
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 08:15:06 pm
  
  

  MILWAUKEE -- Hakim Warrick scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Miami Heat for a 95-84 win on Saturday.

  
  
  
• Heat's Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers miss game with injuries
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 06:00:03 pm
  
  

  MILWAUKEE -- Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed his second consecutive game with a hyperextended right knee and guard Mario Chalmers was out with a sprained left thumb.

  
  
  
• Heat-Bucks Preview
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 09:40:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Many times during his brief college career at Marquette, Dwyane Wade seemed to almost single-handedly win games at the Bradley Center.

  
  
  
• Wade leads Heat to 92-65 win over Pistons
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 07:35:07 pm
  
  

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Jermaine O'Neal added a double-double as the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 92-65 Friday night.

  
  
  
• Heat F Beasley out with knee injury
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 05:15:03 pm
  
  

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed Friday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with a hyperextended right knee.

  
  
  
• Heat-Pistons Preview
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 06:20:04 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Miami Heat have hit a bit of a rough patch. Being without Michael Beasley could make it hard for them to end it.

  
  
  
• Heat's Beasley has no swelling in knee
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 05:00:14 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley will be a game-time decision Friday night in Detroit because of a hyperextended right knee.

  
  
  
• Bosh leads Raptors to 111-103 victory over Heat
  posted on January 27, 2010 - 06:35:09 pm
  
  

  TORONTO -- Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 on Wednesday night.

  
  
  
• Heat-Raptors Preview
  posted on January 26, 2010 - 10:40:02 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  A hard-fought victory over the Western Conference's top team gave the Toronto Raptors' confidence a boost as they try to keep pace in the East's crowded playoff picture.

  
  
  
• LeBron saves Cavs at the end, beat Heat 92-91
  posted on January 25, 2010 - 07:35:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- LeBron James hit two free throws after a scary tumble with 4.1 seconds left for the winning points, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Eastern Conference-leading Clevelan

  
  
  
• Cavaliers-Heat Preview
  posted on January 24, 2010 - 10:35:03 am
  
  

  MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade was watching the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Lakers last week, his eyes focused on LeBron James and Kobe Bryant almost the entire time.

  
  
  
• Heat have no trouble putting away Kings; Wade scores 27 in short night
  posted on January 23, 2010 - 08:14:29 pm
  
  

  MIAMI — Someday, the Miami Heat will play another close game. For now, they'll savor the easy ones.
  

  
  
  
• Kings-Heat Preview
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 08:35:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Miami Heat have been awful in the second night of back-to-back games this season. Facing the struggling Sacramento Kings could help them improve in that area.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 32 to lead Heat by Wizards, 112-88
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 06:25:15 pm
  
  

  WASHINGTON -- Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

  
  
  
• Heat-Wizards Preview
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 07:00:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  If there's one thing the Miami Heat must strive for in the second half of the season, it's consistency - preferably in a positive way.

  
  
  
• Miami Heat season filled with ups and downs
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 10:35:02 am
  
  

  MIAMI -- So far, this week has been a perfect microcosm of the Miami Heat season. Blowout winners Tuesday night against Indiana, blowout losers 24 hours later in Charlotte.

  
  
  
• Bobcats respond to Beasley's barb by blowing out Heat
  posted on January 20, 2010 - 06:45:08 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If a chance to move into fifth place in the Eastern Conference wasn't motivation enough for the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Beasley had them hitting the court angry.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 32, Heat run past Pacers
  posted on January 19, 2010 - 07:10:11 pm
  
  

  MIAMI — Of the 119 players on the NBA's 3-point accuracy chart this season, the Indiana Pacers might be surprised to learn who ranked next-to-last.
  

  
  
  
• Heat-Bobcats Preview
  posted on January 19, 2010 - 10:00:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Charlotte Bobcats have beaten some quality opponents to remain undefeated on their longest home stretch of the season. One final challenge stands between them and a perfect homestand.

  
  
  
• Pacers-Heat Preview
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 10:45:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  With few opportunities to play at AmericanAirlines Arena over the next five weeks, the Miami Heat are probably looking forward to a game on their home court.

  
  
  
• Durant efficient as Thunder beat Heat 98-80
  posted on January 16, 2010 - 07:40:03 pm
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant scored 36 points on the most efficient shooting night of his career and also pulled down 10 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the road-weary Miami Heat 98-80

  
  
  
• Wade breaks Heat's assists record
  posted on January 16, 2010 - 07:00:07 pm
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- Dwyane Wade has become the Miami Heat's career leader in assists, breaking the record set by Tim Hardaway.

  
  
  
• Heat-Thunder Preview
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 11:20:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  An injured wrist hasn't prevented Dwyane Wade from helping give the Miami Heat a chance at a winning road trip.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 37 to lead Heat past Rockets 115-106
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 08:15:08 pm
  
  

  HOUSTON -- Dwyane Wade scored 37 points, his second consecutive big game since spraining his wrist, and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-106 on Friday night.

  
  
  
• Heat-Rockets Preview
  posted on January 14, 2010 - 08:25:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Dwyane Wade hopes to continue playing through his wrist pain. If he shoots as well as he did his last time out, coach Eric Spoelstra has no problem with that plan.

  
  
  
• Heat's Wade seeks dismissal of antitrust lawsuit
  posted on January 14, 2010 - 04:25:12 am
  
  

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade wants a judge to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by his former partners in a failed restaurant and sports memorabilia chain.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 35 to lead Heat past Warriors
  posted on January 13, 2010 - 10:15:03 pm
  
  

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• Heat-Warriors Preview
  posted on January 12, 2010 - 04:40:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  After a slow start, the Golden State Warriors have been more competitive in recent games, thanks in part to the returns of some key players from injury.

  
  
  
• Boozer, Williams lead Jazz over Heat
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 08:30:06 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists and Carlos Boozer finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Jazz beat the road-weary Heat 118-89 on Monday night, Utah's first win

  
  
  
• Wade sprains wrist in collision
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 06:50:07 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was injured in a collision Monday night against the Utah Jazz.

  
  
  
• Clippers beat Heat 94-84 for sixth home win in row
  posted on January 10, 2010 - 03:20:02 pm
  
  

  LOS ANGELES -- Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over

  
  
  
• Heat-Jazz Preview
  posted on January 10, 2010 - 09:00:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The last meeting between the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz turned into a defensive battle with both teams delivering one of their worst offensive performances of the season.

  
  
  
• Heat-Clippers Preview
  posted on January 09, 2010 - 12:25:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  For a team that often seems like second-class citizens in its own arena, the Los Angeles Clippers are certainly making Staples Center feel like home lately.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 33, nearly notches triple-double as Heat edge Suns
  posted on January 08, 2010 - 09:00:16 pm
  
  

  PHOENIX — Dwyane Wade dominated for three quarters, then let his teammates take over and they responded perfectly.
  

  
  
  
• Heat-Suns Preview
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 06:50:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Ready to begin their longest road trip of the season, the last thing the Miami Heat need are the lingering effects of another frustrating loss.

  
  
  
• Rafer Alston signs with Heat for rest of season
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 04:25:02 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again.

  
  
  
• Rondo helps Celtics top Heat in OT, 112-106
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 07:45:12 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Rajon Rondo scored 25 points, including a buzzer-beating layup after catching Paul Pierce's lob at the end of regulation, and the Boston Celtics got a wild 112-106 overtime win over the Mi

  
  
  
• Heat trade guard Chris Quinn to Nets, perhaps to open space for Alston
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 04:55:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida.

  
  
  
• Celtics-Heat Preview
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 03:40:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The age and durability of the Boston Celtics' core hardly seemed to be an issue when they trotted out the same starters for their first 26 games and suffered only five losses.