Category: Miami Heat

Saturday’s NBA roundup

With his first halfcourt buzzer-beater of the season followed by a dazzling quarter Saturday, Steph Curry looked just like the player who won the MVP award the past two years. Curry scored 25 of his 43 points in the third quarter following his long-range shot to end of the first half, leading the host Golden State Warriors to their ninth win in 10 games, 144-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Dwyane Wade had a great response to downplaying Rajon Rondo…

Following Rajon Rondo’s scathing Instagram criticizing Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler’s leadership, the Chicago Bulls did a solid job at diffusing the situation on Friday. The Bulls had a long team meeting on Friday behind closed doors, and afterward, while speaking to reporters, tried their best to put the incident behind them.

Warriors: Over 650 fans scammed with fake tickets

Warriors: Over 650 fans have been scammed with fake tickets in 2016-17 The team is warning fans about the dangers of buying tickets from third-party vendors. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jCf59v Golden State Warriors fans look on during warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Warriors.

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.

Jones, Holiday Lead Pelicans Past Cavs 124-122

Terrence Jones filled in brilliantly for injured All-Star Anthony Davis, scoring a season-high 36 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking LeBron James’ dunk attempt in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-122 on Monday night.

Kerr Calls Some Players’ All-Star Votes a ‘Mockery’

Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s game in New Orleans, with their selections accounting for 25 percent of someone’s total score in the balloting.

Kerr calls some players’ All-Star votes a ‘mockery’

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Champion Cavaliers are next for Pelicans, who hope to prove Friday’s ugly loss was an aberration

The only question is whether the New Orleans Pelicans’ 143-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night was the result of a systemic problem or a one-game aberration that’s prone to occur over the course of an 82-game season. Coach Alvin Gentry and his players have formed a consensus around the latter, crediting the NBA’s worst team for having a remarkably strong performance and catching the Pelicans at the wrong time.

MVP Ladder: Giannis’ Arrival

Sidney Moncrief is the last starter to represent the Milwaukee Bucks in an All-Star Game. That drought that will come to an end next month in New Orleans, when Giannis Antetokounmpo will hit the floor at the Smoothie King Center with nine of the other most recognizable faces in basketball.

Williams, Young lead Lakers to 108-96 win over Pacers-Image1

Although Luke Walton resisted the urge to shout about it, the coach was clearly proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers can do when their crowded schedule allows them to have a couple of real practices. Lou Williams scored 27 points, Nick Young hit five 3-pointers and the Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 108-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay

Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.

Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay

Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.

Lakersa improved energy not enough in 102-97 loss to Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> The debilitating losses in recent days did not just expose the Lakers’ inferiority against the NBA’s elite.

Dwyane Wade has big 4th quarter, leads Bulls past Pelicans

JANUARY 14: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls is fouled while shooting by Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center on January 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Slumping champ Cavaliers talkin’ ’bout practice?

The Cavaliers have lost three of their last five games and despite a new addition to the team in sharpshooter Kyle Korver, Cleveland hasn’t had enough time to get well acclimated with their new teammate, and it’s costing them. A second loss in back-to-back games Tuesday in Portland marked two weeks since the Cavs’ last practice on Dec. 28. Unlike Allen Iverson, Cleveland players think a few days of practice can help them get back to their winning ways.

With Butler feeling sick, Bulls can’t stick with OKCJimmy Butler…

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, center, drives on Chicago Bulls’ Cristiano Felicio, left, as Steven Adams and Michael Carter-Williams watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Chicago. Jimmy Butler probably just had the best week of any Chicago Bulls player since the days of vintage Michael Jordan.

LeBron James, left, produced the goods for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Warriors were downed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, but Stephen Curry top scored with 30 points to ensure they avoided back-to-back defeats, something that has not happened in 124 regular-season games. The Houston Rockets were inspired by James Harden’s 40 points in the 129-122 win over the Toronto Raptors, which was part of an impressive triple-double.

LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix.

Redick and Paul Help Clippers Overpower Heat 98-86

J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year after they closed 2016 on a six-game skid.

I Blame Russian Hackers

The NBA released the first round of fan-voting resultsfor the2017All-Star Game starters on Thursday, giving an early look at which players may be headed to New Orleans next month. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Kyrie Irving received the most overall votes, while Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry lead all Western Conference players.