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It’s been a whirlwind week for the Sixers (well, it’s been a whirlwind few seasons honestly, but who’s counting?). After starting with most of their starting lineup sidelined on Monday, things ended on a very high note come Saturday night with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George all available for the Sixers’ gutsy win […]
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If the Miami Heat fail to secure a victory on Sunday, it’s going to be another rock bottom moment less than 10 games away from the end of the regular season. They are facing an injury riddled 16-58, 15th seed Indiana Pacers squad. Without the likes of Tyrese Haliburton all season long after suffering an […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat travel to Indiana searching for a bounce back win against Pacers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Nearly three weeks ago, the Miami Heat were riding high. They were winners of seven-straight, 10 of their last 12 and 11 of their last 14, putting themselves in serious contention for a top-5 seed in the East. Despite being shorthanded, there was more rotational clarity, more two-way versatility and they looked like a team […] The post Heat defense has fallen off the map appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat hold a prominent place in basketball culture, and their presence extends beyond the court into the world of gaming. Fans have long enjoyed playing as the team in the NBA 2K series, one of the most popular sports franchises in gaming. Each annual release updates player ratings, rosters, and gameplay mechanics, giving […] The post Miami Franchise: 5 Games That Would Excite the Heat Fanbase appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Last postseason, the Miami Heat were walloped in historical fashion to the Cleveland Cavaliers, getting mercifully swept with 37- and 55-point defeats in the final two games. 11 months later, the Cavaliers created an eerily similar feeling — or at least it felt like it. Inside Rocket Center, they crushed the Miami Heat, 149-128, roughly […] The post Cavaliers embarrass Heat with 149-128 win appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers ran the Miami Heat off the floor. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. WINNER – Jarrett Allen In case you couldn’t tell, the Cavs missed Jarrett Allen. That was clear the moment he returned to the floor for his first game since March 3rd. During that time without Allen, the Cavs […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers obliterated the Miami Heat in a bounce-back performance from their previous meeting. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 6 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals Mitchell played the role of facilitator in this one. He used his gravity as a weapon, drawing multiple defenders […]
It was a tale of two games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the second being a lot more to their liking. Max Strus hit eight threes, Jarrett Allen had a double-double in his return to the starting lineup, and James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists as the Cavs throttled the visiting Miami Heat […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is expected to make his return to the starting lineup, per head coach Kenny Atkinson in his pre-game press conference. It’ll be the first time Allen has appeared in a game since early in the month, when he left their March 3rd game against the Detroit Pistons with what was […]
When a player drops 83 points, the immediate reaction is obvious: shock. But what Bam Adebayo did wasn’t just another historic scoring performance—it forced a shift in how he’s viewed across the league. Shortly after the game, Erik Spoelstra didn’t hesitate to elevate the conversation. He called Adebayo one of the NBA’s elite two-way players. And after a night […] The post Bam Adebayo’s 83 points leave no doubt about his place among the NBA’s elite appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEA...
The Miami Heat have long been masters of finding value where other teams see questions, and lately, that search could led them straight to the NBL. On hothothoops.com, we’ve watched “Heat Culture” absorb the rugged, physical style of Australian-like basketball with remarkable speed. This influx of international grit has provided Erik Spoelstra with a deeper pool of […] The post Aussie Connection: International Talent in Miami’s System appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
After undergoing a five-game losing streak, the Miami Heat finally snapped their skid on the road versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Now, both squads are set for their second straight matchup and rematch following the Heat’s 120-103 win the other night. This will be the fourth and final game between the two teams for […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat aiming to win back-to-back matchups versus Cavs in Cleveland appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat are currently leaning on their “quiet killers” to navigate the brutal stretch leading into the postseason. While the headlines usually belong to the stars, we at hothothoops.com know that championship runs are often decided by the bench players who handle the dirty work without complaint. Finding these undervalued assets requires a sharp […] The post Under-the-Radar Assets: Role Players Key to Playoff Run appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have only had their new core four players of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen all together on the court for three games this season. Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat could be their fourth. Allen, who has missed the team’s last 10 games with a knee injury, is […]
Coming off a dominant win against the Miami Heat, the Spurs traveled to the FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies for the final time this season. De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet did not play due to their respective injuries, and the Grizzlies had eight players ruled out. As a result, Dylan Harper started […]
At hothothoops.com, we spend a lot of time dissecting how Erik Spoelstra uses mental resilience to flip games that seem mathematically lost. This psychological edge is what separates a championship contender from a lottery team when the postseason pressure starts to boil. Maintaining focus in such volatile environments requires a mindset very similar to that […] The post Managing the Momentum: The Psychology of Pro Basketball appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
CLEVELAND — For the first time in five games, the Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t bailed out by their offense as they fell to the Miami Heat 120-103. “If you want to win in the league, you have to commit to defense,” Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game. “Point blank, you’re not going to […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t put their best foot forward to start this game. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER- Coming Out Flat Second night of a back-to-back. Numerous key players are down due to injury. Random, meaningless game in March. I understand all of the context. That still doesn’t mean it’s okay for […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers four-game winning streak was snapped by the Miami Heat. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 turnovers The first half was on par with some of the defensive effort we’ve seen this week from Mitchell. The second half, though? […]
Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers climbed back and erased a 21-point second-half deficit, the Miami Heat survived with a 120-103 road win over Cleveland inside Rocket Center Wednesday night. The 17-point win snapped the Heat’s five-game losing streak — while also snapping the Cavaliers’ four-game win streak. Miami ended the final 6:59 on a 23-8 […] The post Heat outlast Cavaliers 120-103, snap five-game losing streak appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ slow start on both ends of the floor did them in. They erased a 21-point deficit and grabbed a brief fourth-quarter lead, but they weren’t able to hold off the Miami Heat, resulting in a 120-103 loss. The defense — once again — was the issue. Head coach Kenny Atkinson […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tough time keeping their ideal starting lineup on the floor. We’re not sure if Dean Wade is in their preferred playoff starting lineup, but he has been a starter for most of the season. Unfortunately, the Cavs could be without him for a few games as he went down […]