MIAMI — For the first time, Jimmy Butler began to show fatigue It was moments after he played an integral role in the Chicago Bulls upsetting the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Butler was finally breathing heavy, almost gasping for air. The crowd of reporters near [...]
Heat avoid trap, streaks extended with 105-92 win in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE— Erik Spoelstra tried. During Wednesday’s midday walkthrough at the team hotel, he tried to tell his team how they would have to find “a different kind of motivation,” that they would be dealing with “a totally different challenge,” that they would have to show “respect.” He tried to sell it all [...]
Shootaround report: Dwyane Wade to play extended minutes
By Shandel Richardson South Florida Sun Sentinel 12:10 p.m. EDT, October 18, 2012 MIAMI— News, notes and quotes from Thursday morning’s Miami Heat shooting at AmericanAirlines Arena: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he expects guard Dwyane Wade to play “to the point of fatigue Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. Wade has averaged 16 [...]
Pat Riley: Erik Spoelstra’s contract has been extended
MIAMI— For the first time since putting last season to rest, Miami Heat President Pat Riley spoke in depth Friday about where his team stands coming off its NBA Finals loss and where it is headed in this lockout-shortened 66-game season that opens Dec. 25 on the road against the Dallas Mavericks. Of primary interest [...]
