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The 5 huge mistakes from Mike Budenholzer that led to Bucks’ epic collapse against the Heat

Not sure what Mike Budenholzer was doing here.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat sink Milwaukee Bucks with Butler's 56-point blitz, LA Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies

A brilliant rally by Miami Heat, led by Jimmy Butler's stunning 56-point blitz, pushed Milwaukee Bucks towards the exit gate of NBA Playoffs, while Los Angeles Lakers also came from behind, thanks to LeBron James, in overtime to put it across Memphis Grizzlies.

The Times of India

Antetokounmpo status remains up in air as Bucks, Heat move on to Game 4

MIAMI — It was back to double duty Sunday for Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, with it still unclear when All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to return to duty for the Milwaukee Bucks in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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Heat’s Victor Oladipo facing another major injury, as MRI shows torn patellar tendon

The mood around the Miami Heat’s facility should have been celebratory. Instead, there was a somber feeling within the Heat’s space at Kaseya Center the day after Saturday night’s big Game 3 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Miami Herald

Heat this time seize upon Antetokounmpo absence, thrash Bucks for 2-1 series lead

MIAMI — There will be basketball at the Miami Heat’s arena beyond Monday night’s Game 4 of this best-of-seven opening-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tribune News Service

Will Duncan Robinson continue to start for Heat in place of Tyler Herro after Game 2 loss?

The Miami Heat spent most of the regular season searching for the right starting lineup and that process has continued in the playoffs.

Miami Herald

No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1

MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:

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Antetokounmpo sits out practice, listed as doubtful by Bucks for Wednesday vs. Heat

MILWAUKEE — Clarity with Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely not come until Wednesday night’s game day against the Miami Heat, with the Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward not practicing Tuesday due to a lower-back contusion sustained Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Who will Heat turn to with Tyler Herro likely out for rest of playoffs?

In the moment, the gravity was difficult to discern. On one hand, in this case the right hand, Tyler Herro was in considerable anguish. On the other hand, he still was ambulatory and able enough to launch a successful 3-pointer in the waning seconds of the first half of Sunday’s…

Tribune News Service

Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason

Anthony Davis scared Los Angeles Lakers fans by grabbing at his right shoulder and saying he couldn’t move his arm

The Independent UK

Takeaways from Heat’s Game 1 win over Bucks behind another big playoff game from Jimmy Butler

MILWAUKEE — The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks both lost important players in the opening game of their first-round series. But it was the Heat that escaped Game 1 with an impressive win to send a statement to the heavily favored Bucks.

Miami Herald

Jimmy Butler, Max Strus push Heat into playoffs in harrowing 102-91 comeback against Bulls

MIAMI — There will be playoffs instead of lottery for the Miami Heat, as they punched their ticket into the fist round with a 102-91 victory Friday night over the Chicago Bulls at the Kasaya Center.

Tribune News Service

Greg Cote: Heat season looks spent. Done. Now we see if a team on the brink has any fight left.

MIAMI — The best coaches are part-psychologist when the time demands. They understand that attributes like self-confidence and motivation start in the brain. That how you practice is important, but how you think is more so.

Miami Herald

For Heat’s Herro, nothing has been the same about his four postseason trips

MIAMI — Don’t bother asking Tyler Herro to define a typical NBA postseason.

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Los Angeles Times

'Can't be sleeping right now': Behind-the-scenes look at NBA playoff preparation

Before the first game of Cleveland's opening-round playoff series of 2015, Cavaliers players gathered to watch a video meant for the team's eyes only.

Miami Herald

Takeaways from Heat’s regular-season finale and Udonis Haslem’s memorable milestone day

MIAMI — The days ahead for the Miami Heat will be all about finding a way into the playoffs through the play-in tournament. But Sunday’s regular-season finale was all about celebrating Udonis Haslem’s 20-year NBA career.

Tribune News Service

Heat rest regulars, fall to Wizards to lock in Tuesday home play-in game

WASHINGTON — There wasn’t much to be learned from this game for the Miami Heat, with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love given the night off.

Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON — The move last season came with seven games to go in the regular season. This time around, it came with five left. But here Max Strus is again, poised to open the postseason as a Miami Heat starter.

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The Guardian - US

NBA veterans are more vital than ever. So why are they being pushed out?

Young players are entering the NBA with more money, fame and playing time than ever before. But they also have less guidance from established veterans

Tribune News Service

Heat assure themselves of home postseason appearance with 129-101 rout of 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — There will be postseason basketball on the Miami Heat’s homecourt, no matter what name the facility goes by these days.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler to rescue again as Heat survive harrowing victory in Detroit

DETROIT — For weeks, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has acknowledged that little has been easy about this season.

The Times of India

Miami Heat end losing run with victory over Dallas Mavericks

Chasing a playoff berth, Miami Heat managed to put an end to their disappointing run of three straight defeats with a win over Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler’s 35 help Heat survive Luka Doncic’s 42 in 129-122 victory over Mavericks

MIAMI — For extended stretches Saturday night at Miami-Dade Arena, defense was optional, which for the Dallas Mavericks has become the story of a season gone sour.

Tribune News Service

Heat icon Dwyane Wade named to Hall of Fame Class of 2023: ‘This is basketball heaven’

MIAMI — From the moment he walked off the court at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 10, 2019, with a career-ending triple-double, this moment Saturday in Houston at the NCAA Final Four was inevitable.

Miami Herald

Takeaways from loss to Knicks, as Heat sinks deeper into play-in tournament territory

NEW YORK — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to close a quick two-game trip winless at 0-2. The Heat now returns to Miami to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday:

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