Hyde5: Five things we learned from Heat-Bulls series

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 poised to squeeze final playoff breath from Bulls

Heat star LeBron James on what the Bulls are up against with their numerous injuries. MIAMI—   The previous two times during the Big Three era that the Miami Heat lost the opening game of a playoff series they went on to sweep the next four games.   That opportunity is at hand again, with [...]

Heat’s Norris Cole finding groove from 3-point line vs. Bulls

CHICAGO — Norris Cole made sure he was prepared just in case the moment ever happened. When it finally came, he was ready. More than ready. With a Back to the Future-style vest from the 1980s and a pair of spotted-frame glasses, he fit right in with the outrageous sense of fashion seen at the [...]

Hyde5: The lone vote against LeBron for MVP was from …

1. “When I placed my NBA MVP vote a few weeks ago,” the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn writes, “I knew I would be in the minority. I knew LeBron James was the prohibitive favorite to win his fourth award because he unquestionably is the best player in the game.” So now we know who was [...]

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 [...]

Pat Riley enjoying Miami Heat success from afar

MIAMI— For Pat Riley, it’s sort of a role reversal. He recently received a text message from Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at 3 a.m. It read: “I’m jealous.” The fact Riley was comfortably sleeping at home while Spoelstra was probably on a flight home or breaking down film was another reminder why he left [...]

Heat storm back from 27 down vs. Cavs, hold on for 24th straight win

CLEVELAND—     LeBron James ripped the heart out of the Cleveland Cavaliers again.     Because that’s what he does, this time with a triple-double.     The Miami Heat won again.     Because since March 3, that’s all they’ve done, even if it took an act of survival this time.     The winning streak is now [...]

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 [...]

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