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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Butler

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

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 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

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Kyrie Irving: I would never slight LeBron James

Boardroom: "Shout out to LeBron," Kyrie said about the comments. "I would never slight him… I respect the hell out of him and we've been through our own battles as teammates, as competitors together… that shit… that's like water under the bridge." ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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 ...

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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.

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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

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Miami Herald

Magic Johnson: ‘I hope LeBron James will be a Laker for a long time’

LeBron James received a lot of heat for the Lakers' struggles this season, but Magic Johnson tells TMZ Sports he still wants to see LBJ in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future. We spoke with Magic - who won 5 titles with the Lakers during his ...

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LAYUP LINES: Joel Embiid is still as lonely as ever in Philadelphia after all these years

Joel Embiid needs some help. Still.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat’s Jimmy Butler and P.J. Tucker jokingly argued over sufficient birthday cake on flight to Philly

This is what a team in happy cruise control looks like.

USA Today Sports Media Group

76ers Embiid’s listed as out Friday (but could play); Heat’s Lowry upgraded to questionable

Erik Spoelstra is not a doctor and doesn’t pretend to be as he coaches the Miami Heat.

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AFP

Top-seeded Heat burn Sixers again

Los Angeles (AFP) - The top-seeded Miami Heat overpowered the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Tribune News Service

Heat take care of business with 119-103 win over 76ers to go up 2-0 in series

MIAMI — As needed.

Tribune News Service

Heat’s Kyle Lowry to sit again Wednesday; Spoelstra says decision not based on series standing

MIAMI — With Kyle Lowry to miss a fourth consecutive playoff game with a strained left hamstring, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that the team is not basing the veteran point guard’s status on where the team stands in a series.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyle Lowry remains out for Heat

Tim Bontemps: The Heat say Kyle Lowry will be out for Game 2 against the 76ers with his hamstring injury. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Tim Reynolds @ ByTimReynolds Kyle Lowry is out for Game 2. But getting closer. - 1:16 ...

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Sports Illustrated

The Sixers’ Best Chance Going Forward Without Joel Embiid

Three thoughts on Miami’s Game 1 win over Philadelphia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyle Lowry out tomorrow but there’s optimism he returns in second round

Anthony Chiang: Kyle Lowry is out tomorrow with his hamstring injury. Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Neubeck @ KyleNeubeck No Lowry in Game 1. A potential Embiid return in Philly. The Sixers have even more urgency ...

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Heat’s Jimmy Butler addresses knee pain, Joel Embiid absence and his recent fine

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler took to the practice court Saturday for the Miami Heat and then held court addressing the issues of the day, from his ailing right knee, to friend Joel Embiid being sidelined, to why his hips don’t lie.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Butler Says He Will Be Ready for Game 1 vs. 76ers

The forward missed the Heat’s series-clinching Game 5 win vs. the Hawks on Tuesday due to right knee inflammation.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tyler Herro returns to practice, good to go for Game 1

Ira Winderman: Tyler Herro (illness) back at practice today. Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat What's the buzz on Twitter? Shandel Richardson @ ShandelRich Kyle Lowry's status still unknown but Herro and Butler are set to return for Game 1 vs Sixers ...

AFP

Injuries abound as NBA playoffs enter second round

Washington (AFP) - Philadelphia's Joel Embiid and Milwaukee's Khris Middleton are among the injured stars expected to be on the sidelines as the second round of the NBA playoffs begin on Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return

Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ...

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