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Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round Exit

The Miami Heat had a tough road ahead of them when it came to repeating as Eastern Conference champions. For starters, they had to try to do it without star forward Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a knee injury.

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NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 38 minutes ago

Miami Heat's Season Ends With A Third Straight Disappointing Performance Against Boston Celtics

In the end, the Miami Heat were just overmatched. They talked about playing with a sense of urgency entering Wednesday's elimination game against the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Pair of Celtics score 25 points in series-clinching win over Heat

Another edition of one of the NBA’s most contentious contemporary rivalries has come and gone as the East’s top-seeded Boston Celtics have dispatched the Miami Heat after five games.

Watch: Heat can't figure out how to stop Celtics star

Celtics avoid disaster after Kristaps Porzingis injury scare

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Tyler Herro News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Draws Criticism For Poor First Half Against Boston Celtics In Game 5

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has drawn his share of criticism in the past year. On Wednesday, he received even more. Herro had a poor first half in the Heat's elimination game against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Derrick White News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Heat can't figure out how to stop Celtics star

He scored 15 points in the first quarter alone.

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NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 40 minutes ago

Shaquille O'Neal Predicts Miami Heat Will Win Game 5 Against Boston Celtics If It's A Close Game

TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal is one of the few who think the Miami Heat have a chance tonight against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / 2 hours ago

Five-time NBA All-Star addresses retirement rumor

Five-time NBA All-Star reveals thoughts on retirement amid rumors

The 35-year-old is in his 16th NBA season and his first full year with Miami.

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

Hobbled Heat rule out rookie for Game 5

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Miami Heat News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 1 hour ago

Tim Hardaway Says Pat Riley Will Never Allow A LeBron James-Miami Heat Reunion

Days after LeBron James' season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is already speculation about him switching teams. And why not? James is arguably the biggest conversation-starter in the NBA.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat Injury News: Another Starter Ruled For Game 5

More bad news with Miami Heat injury updates as they will be without their rookie and starter for game five in Boston tonight. Miami Heat’s injuries just keep piling up.

Kevin Love News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

NBA Champion Not Expected to Retire After Postseason

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love has made it clear he has no plans to retire from basketball just yet. Ahead of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics, the 35-year-old said he “would like to keep playing” in the NBA.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Heat / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat Ready To Lay It All On The Line Against Boston Celtics In Game 5

The Miami Heat are hoping to avoid elimination tonight against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are ahead 3-1 in the best-of-7 series entering Game 5 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoff.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

It sounds like LeBron James won't take his talents to South Beach again.

Watch: LeBron gave the Lakers a chance late in Game 5

LeBron takes to social media to address rumors about Lakers future

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / 3 hours ago

‘Bold’ Trade Proposal Sends Bradley Beal To Heat, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Josh Richardson To Suns

One NBA writer proposed that the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns make a trade with each other this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following

NBA News / Action Network / 11 hours ago

NBA best bets: Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for 5/1

Action Network staff shares NBA best bets, including Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for Wednesday, May 1.

Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5

Kristaps Porzingis sounds upbeat after avoiding serious injury

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NBA News / Action Network / 7 hours ago

NBA betting: Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for 5/1

Action Network's Michael Fiddle shares Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 predictions, odds and picks for Wednesday, May 1.

Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5

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Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 hours ago

Miami Heat: Important Rotation Weapon Joins Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier in the Injured List for Must-Win Game 5 Vs. Boston Celtics

The injury bug continues to bite the Miami Heat, as it was announced on their X (formerly known as Twitter) that Jaime Jaquez Jr. is going to be out for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to a hip injury.

Jaime Jaquez News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Hobbled Heat rule out rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. for Game 5

Miami's injury woes are multiplying with the Heat trailing the Boston Celtics 3-1 in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Already without starting guards Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck), rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Miami Heat News / Viral Sports News / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat Receive Brutal Injury Update On Key Starters

The last few weeks have not been kind to the Miami Heat when it comes to staying healthy. Several key players have been out of the lineup at an inopportune time, missing games near the end of the regular season, NBA Play-In Tournament and postseason.

Erik Spoelstra News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Erik Spoelstra feels in his ‘heart’ that Heat has an offensive resurgence for Game 5 vs. Celtics

It has been an ugly showing for the Miami Heat on offense as they dropped the past two games against the Boston Celtics at home with their last being Monday night in Game 4, 102-88.