Five things we learned in the Heat-Bulls series: 1. The Heat is a decidedly different team with Dwyane Wade. No surprise there. But for anyone thinking they might be better off with a healthier option, Game 5 was a stern reminder. After scoring 12 in the first half – more points than he had in [...]
Heat expect nothing short of true grit from feisty Bulls
MIAMI— Chris Bosh tried to stay out of it after Joakim Noah proclaimed of Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls, “It’s going to be a war.” “I don’t want to elaborate on his words,” Bosh said Sunday of Saturday’s comment from the fiery Bulls’ center. Bosh, however, couldn’t help himself, with the best-of-seven NBA Eastern [...]
Spoelstra appreciates ‘body blow’ from his bench
MIAMI— It is still too early for a final answer, with the stakes yet to be raised. But after becoming an afterthought at the end of last season’s championship run, the Miami Heat’s bench may actually be a factor this postseason. Granted, several elements contributed to the impressive effort of the Heat bench [...]
A teenage Dwyane Wade refused to back down from Ray Allen
MILWAUKEE — It was before the nickname, the championships and television commercials. Years prior to Dwyane Wade becoming D-Wade, there was a time he doubted whether he could actually play in the NBA. It wasn’t until his freshman season at Marquette when he finally realized it was possible. And the person who played a role [...]
On a roll: Heat three wins from franchise’s longest streak
MIAMI— The goal from the moment this came together was to be the best. The best team in the NBA, which was accomplished with last season’s championship. The best-ever Miami Heat team, with such a statement possible within the next week. On an 11-game winning streak going into Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings [...]
