Hornets Playoff Hopes Fading with Loss to Heat

The Heat and the Hornets have some history as both faced off in a seven-game first round series last year. Tonight’s game very much had that same physical playoff feel that even included a scuffle between Marvin and Josh Richardson The game started off slow as offense was hard to come by from both playoff-searching teams.

Bogut breaks leg in debut as Cavs lose again to Heat

LeBron James didn’t need to speak with Andrew Bogut or see the X-rays on the center’s leg. Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his debut and the Cavaliers never recovered while being outgunned 106-98 by the Heat, which beat the NBA champions twice in three nights.

Heat pushing for more from Whiteside; more Waiters/Wade comparisons

Told that Whiteside’s three assists against Philadelphia last week tied a career high, a dumbfounded Tyler Johnson said: “That’s his career high? I’ve got to say something to him. “It’s weird because he’s so dominant but he has so many more facets of his game that he has to unlock and could unlock to be an even better player.

Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops

Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Waiters for the Win: Heat Stun Warriors, 105-102

Dion Waiters’ 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left capped his 33-point effort, and the Miami Heat beat Golden State 105-102 on Monday night to end the Warriors’ seven-game winning streak. The Heat wasted a 10-point lead in the final 4 minutes, and Kevin Durant tied the game on a dunk with 11.7 seconds left.