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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Butler

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

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." ...

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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.

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 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Tribune News Service

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

MIAMI — As needed.

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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.

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

Tribune News Service

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.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: To become like Heat, Hawks need major changes

ATLANTA — The Heat made it to the 2020 NBA Finals, were swept by Milwaukee in last year’s opening round and then dominated the Hawks in this year’s first round. The Hawks say they can follow Miami’s example of getting back up after getting beat down. They aim to do…

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Scottie Barnes made it his personal mission to destroy everyone at practice during his Rookie of the Year campaign

I'm not sure it was like Jimmy Butler in Game of Zones...but it was probably intense.

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