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Greg Cote: Jimmy Butler and defense rise again as Heat eliminate 76ers, advance to Eastern finals

The Philadelphia 76ers were desperate and home Thursday night, must-win in the literal sense, the great James Harden in hero mode and wounded superstar Joel Embiid in a black mask. He’d said “What do I have to do?” this week when passed over, again, for the NBA’s MVP award.

Miami Herald

Harden Has Disastrous Second Half In 76ers’ Loss to Heat

The 10-time All-Star only attempted two shots in the second half and didn’t score any points.

Sports Illustrated

‘Not good enough’: Miami Heat scorch punchless Sixers to reach NBA’s last four

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points to send the Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6

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Heat dominates second half, beats Philadelphia 76ers to advance to Eastern Finals

For the second time in Jimmy Butler’s three years in Miami, the Heat is headed to a conference finals.

Miami Herald

No award for Heat’s Pat Riley, just a spot on the 'Mount Rushmore of executives'

PHILADELPHIA — A tie for fourth place for Pat Riley in the voting released Thursday for 2022 NBA Executive of the Year did not change a more significant reality in the eyes of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

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Miami sharpshooter Max Strus is the under-the-radar, breakout star of the postseason

Welcome to Layup Lines, our daily NBA newsletter where we'll prep you for a tip-off of tonight's action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every afternoon. I love when an NBA player is really good, ...

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With no other option, Heat turn to Coach Kyle in Game 6 vs. 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Erik Spoelstra said Coach Kyle might be taking things past the point of comfort for Kyle Lowry. But, yes, the Miami Heat coach said he is particularly comfortable having the veteran point guard alongside while sidelined by a hamstring strain.

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David Murphy: Lay off Joel Embiid. The rest of the Sixers need to pull their weight in Game 6.

MIAMI — Sometimes, two simple words can capture an idea so completely that they become a permanent part of our lexicon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Heat Rule Out Kyle Lowry for Game 6 vs. Sixers

Miami will try to close out Philadelphia on the road Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Embiid on Losing MVP: ‘I Don’t Know What Else I Have to Do’

The Sixers center also congratulated Nikola Jokić, who reportedly won the award for the second season in a row.

Sports Illustrated

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies Are Here to Stay

Memphis might be down against the Warriors, but its future is bright.

Sports Illustrated

Heat crushes 76ers in Game 5 behind balanced attack, elite defense to take 3-2 series lead

MIAMI — The Miami Heat wasted two incredible performances from star Jimmy Butler in a pair of losses in Games 3 and 4. But the Heat didn’t need another epic night from Butler in Game 5.

Miami Herald

DJ Khaled massaged Erik Spoelstra’s shoulders during Game 5 and NBA fans loved it

DJ Khaled pulled a Drake!

USA Today Sports Media Group

BBL's Heat cut ties with six-hitter Lynn

Brisbane Heat have not offered veteran batsman and BBL leading six-hitter Chris Lynn a new contract.

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James Harden is still an elite floor general and playmaker, even if his scoring burst doesn’t fully come back

We've already talked about the lack of explosiveness from James Harden. But he is still an excellent point guard.

Sports Illustrated

Coach Pop’s Legacy Is on Full Display in NBA Playoffs

A rundown of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's ties to every head coach left in the postseason.

Sports Illustrated

'Dirty' Accusations Taint These Playoffs

If you’ve watched the NBA for long enough, you’ve undoubtedly seen the league go through its fair share of seismic changes. Salaries have exploded, with the average annual number per player being nearly 10 times higher than it was during the early 1990s. Then there’s the proliferation of ...

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Kyle Lowry ruled out for Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia

Joe Vardon: Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is out for Game 5 tonight against the Sixers Source: Twitter @joevardon What's the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @ BradyHawk305 Kyle Lowry OUT tonight for game 5 - 11:16 AM Keith Pompey @ PompeyOnSixers #Heat PG Kyle ...

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David Murphy: The smart money is on the Sixers, but they still have one big problem to solve

Let's be clear about what we've seen over the last week. The Sixers are the better basketball team in this Eastern Conference semifinals series. In fact, at times, the difference between them and the Heat has looked downright startling.

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Kyle Lowry questionable for Game 5 due to hamstring injury

Anthony Chiang: Kyle Lowry is listed as questionable for tomorrow's Game 5 with a strained left hamstring. Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang What's the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @ BradyHawk305 Kyle Lowry questionable for game 5 tomorrow Personally ...

Tribune News Service

What goes up has come (way) down for Heat’s 3-point shooting in playoffs

MIAMI — No team in the NBA shot better on 3-pointers during the regular season than the Miami Heat. Of those still remaining, no team has shot worse in the playoffs from beyond the arc than Erik Spoelstra’s.

Sports Illustrated

20 Thoughts on the NBA’s Wild Weekend

From Ja Morant’s injury to Joel Embiid’s comeback, our writers weigh in on each playoff series during an eventful second round.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Sixers, Mavs Have Top Seeds Shook

They looked like toast last week but things have changed quickly.

Sports Illustrated

James Harden Reminds Everyone What He Can Do

Harden’s stepback threes in Game 4 had a feeling of inevitability not felt since his time with the Rockets.

Miami Herald

Philadelphia 76ers beat cold-shooting Heat to tie up playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — The Heat saw James Harden of old, not the old James Harden on Sunday night.

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