There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.
Category: Spoelstra, Erik
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boston Celtics Force Game 7 Against Miami Heat With Buzzer-Beater
The Heat let a 3-0 series lead slip away in the Eastern Conference finals with sloppy play, bad shooting and disappearing acts by their stars.
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Boston Celtics Finally Look Like They Want to Beat the Miami Heat
Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.
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Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat Have the Boston Celtics on the Ropes
Butler has shaped the Miami Heat in his no-quit, self-assured image, which is bad news for a reeling Boston team that is one loss from elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Miami Heat’s Undrafted Players Are Their Secret Weapon
The Miami Heat have nine undrafted players — more than any other N.B.A. team. “When you’re in that position,” one player said, “you’re willing to do anything.”
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Knicks Absorb First Blow in Throwback Battle With Miami Heat
Losing Game 1 at home was a setback for the Knicks, but it’s not a reason to count them out. They still have their depth and defense.