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Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in NBA Finals Defeat

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Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in NBA Finals Defeat

There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.

By Scott Cacciola

The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.

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The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.

The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.

By Scott Cacciola

The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots

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The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots

Miami, usually outgunned by the Denver offense, made 17 3-pointers to even the N.B.A. Finals series at one game apiece.

By Sopan Deb

The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?

Basketball Denver Nuggets Jokic, Nikola (1995- ) Malone, Michael (1971- ) Miami Heat Murray, Jamal (1997- ) NBA Championship Playoff Games Spoelstra, Erik

The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?

Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.

By Tania Ganguli