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MIAMI— The streak everyone is talking about remains the NBA’s ultimate talking point, barely, after Wednesday’s escape against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, a remarkable comeback from a 27-point deficit that now has the Miami Heat at 24 consecutive victories, nine shy of the league’s all-time record. But when the Heat [...]
The streak has masked some of the mayhem, Wednesday’s frantic finish in Philadelphia the latest example for the Miami Heat. Now on a 20-game winning streak, the Heat often have had to be at their best in recent victories at closing time, late-game play ultimately sealing recent games against the 76ers, Orlando Magic, [...]
Defensive tackle Henry Melton hits Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, causing a fumble in the 3rd quarter. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune / October 1, 2012) By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 9:08 a.m. EDT, October 2, 2012 MIAMI— Monday night set up perfectly for LeBron James: Coach Erik Spoelstra canceled the evening session of two-a-days [...]
SALT LAKE CITY— The connection in the open court, at speed, has become their trademark, whether it’s LeBron James-to-Dwyane Wade or Wade-to-James. But now there is another connection on the offensive end for the Miami Heat, one that comes at a slower pace, in more congested settings, but one that has proven equally [...]
(TO COMMENT, CLICK ON “COMMENTS” TOP LEFT)— Tuesday was a day left for introspection and review for the Miami Heat, a day for bouncing around thoughts instead of bouncing balls. While the plan never was to go undefeated, Monday’s 100-92 loss to the Atlanta Hawks was enough to get the team to take stock with [...]
MIAMI— Before Stan Van Gundy stepped down as the Miami Heat’s coach in 2005, he developed a close relationship with Erik Spoelstra. And although they were on opposite sides Sunday, Van Gundy showed that their friendship was still intact. When asked about Spoelstra’s contract extension, Van Gundy made his opinion on the subject clear. “It [...]
By Scott Travis July 13, 2011 05:22 PM We’ve seen a lot of cuts to higher education in Florida in recent years, and the country’s largest college may be paying a price for it. Miami Dade College has been warned from its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, that it doesn’t have [...]
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