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HEAT 99 - 76ers 79 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's 20-point victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, when the HEAT pulled away in the fourth quarter.

LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month
The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month, presented by Kia Motors, for January 2012, which includes games played during December 2011.

HEAT and Sun Sports to Celebrate Burnie's Birthday Presented By Bimbo Bakeries
MIAMI, February 3rd - The Miami HEAT and broadcast partner Sun Sports will once again join forces to bring young fans in attendance and viewers alike an up close and personal experience this Sunday when the HEAT take on the Toronto Raptors at 1:00 p.m.

James and Wade Selected as 2012 NBA All-Star Starters
MIAMI, February 2 - The NBA announced tonight that HEAT players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were selected as starters for the Eastern Conference in a vote of the fans for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

Third Annual Miami HEAT Black History Month Challenge to be Held February 6th
MIAMI, February 2nd - The Miami HEAT announced today that students from Dr. Michael Krop Sr. High School (Miami-Dade) and Deerfield Beach High School (Broward) will participate in the 3rd Annual Miami HEAT Black History Month Challenge presented by Pepsi.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Four


Dos Minutos with the Miami HEAT


Bucks 105 - HEAT 97 Chat Recap


HEAT Celebrates Black History Month
MIAMI, January 30th - The Miami HEAT will once again pay tribute to Black History Month with a comprehensive campaign spanning multiple media platforms and outlets.

Taking Care of the Ball
After the Miami HEAT returned from a five-game road trip two weeks ago with three 20-plus turnover games under their belt, and another, against the Denver Nuggets, where giving their opponent free possessions led to the game getting out of hand in the second half, everyone on the team said they had to take care of the ball better. Nine games later, they are.

HEAT 109 - Hornets 95 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's victory over the New Orleans Hornets, where LeBron James turned things into a blowout in the third quarter.

The Team Behind The Team: Rob Pimental


HEAT Player 2011: LeBron James


LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of The Week
MIAMI, January 30th - The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played January 23, through January 29.

4th Quarter Execution vs. Chicago
The only concrete thing we learned Sunday afternoon was that Miami is good enough to beat Chicago, and that Chicago is still good enough to beat Miami. But we can also take a look at the way Miami played and make an educated guess at whether it executed well enough to produce the offense that sustains "good enough".

HEAT 97 - Bulls 93 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat, where LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 59 points as Miami won despite a crazy finish.

Since Chicago and 1-for-18
Bringing up February 24, 2011 isn't a slight against Chris Bosh. In fact, the Bosh of that game bears little resemblance to the Bosh of today, and that's exactly why the date is still relevant. That's exactly why possibly the worst statistical performance of Bosh's career might also be one of the most important.

HEAT 99 - Knicks 89 Recap
By the end of the first quarter, the New York Knicks had taken eight threes and made half of them. Inside the arc, they had made just 2-of-14. So, they went with what was working and for awhile it kept them close, but the Miami HEAT earned better looks, and the more sustainable offense finished with the victory.

HEAT 99 - Knicks 89 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's victory over the New York Knicks, when the Knicks couldn't miss a three for three quarters, but the quality of Miami's shots won out.

HEAT 101 - Pistson 98 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's victory over the Detroit Pistons, where the HEAT gave up a late 10-point lead, but made enough defensive stops down the stretch to close things out.

On Chris Bosh Shooting Threes
There's a generation of NBA players that scared everybody. We all watched power forwards begin to drift onto the perimeter and take threes. Sometimes we watched them take threes for almost half of their total field-goal attempts. We all, at one point or another, thought, "You know, maybe he should get in the post." It was frustrating. But it has nothing to do with Chris Bosh.

Cavs 85 - HEAT 92 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Chris Bosh took over late after a slow offensive evening for the HEAT.

New HEAT Uniforms Ignite Social Media Chatter
MIAMI, January 24th -The Miami HEAT announced today that last week's unveiling of both the <em>Back In Black </em>and the 2012 Miami Floridians uniforms ignited chatter across the social media world with impressions for both initiatives totaling 30,021,121 according to data collected by tweetreach.

TIPOFF Magazine: Dynamic Duo Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole
In the NBA, the point guard tandem of Mario Chalmers and rookie sensation Norris Cole have helped the Miami HEAT become one of the top overall teams in the league.

HEAT Player 2011: Chris Bosh


Bucks 91 - HEAT 82 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat, where the Bucks' defense stifled Miami's offense and the HEAT lost their second game at home.

The Improved Offense of Joel Anthony
Since the season began, there has been a growing sentiment that something was slightly different about Joel Anthony. He was coming to the ball instead of waiting for the pass, he was trying to dunk on people instead of just getting the ball over the rim, and he was shooting before the shot clock forced him to. It's time to talk about why.

76ers 92 - HEAT 113 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat, where Miami's length bothered Philadelphia on the interior, Joel Anthony has his best statistical game of the season and LeBron James closed things out in the fourth quarter.

Making Kobe Work
For a defense capable of consistent execution, a game plan for a scorer like Bryant can never come down to simply deciding whether to give him single or double coverage. That's making things far too easy on the offensive player, reducing each of his touches to one of two possible defensive looks. But if you increase the number of looks thrown at a player, their ability to adapt is dramatically reduced.

HEAT Renews Multi-Year Partnership with KIA Motors America
MIAMI, January 20th - The Miami HEAT has announced that the team has renewed its existing partnership with Kia Motors America.

Lakers 87 - HEAT 98 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat, when Miami controlled the game from start to finish, and Shane Battier played exceptional defense on Kobe Bryant.

HEAT to Unveil 2012 Miami Floridians Presented By T-Mobile on January 21
MIAMI, January 19th - The Miami HEAT will pay tribute to the American Basketball Association (ABA) as part of the "NBA Hardwood Classics Nights" by hosting a series of 1970's retro-themed games.

Lakers-HEAT Preview
The Miami HEAT host the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night in the first of two regular season matchups. The Lakers enter with a record of 10-5, including victories in six of their last seven games while the HEAT come into Thursday night's game on the heels of a big victory over the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James leads the HEAT in scoring, and is second in the NBA to Kobe Bryant.

Playing Together, Playing Efficiently
Even if the points come from generally inefficient jumpers, nobody is ever going to complain about an elite scorer getting hot. But too often last season that led to stagnant team offense. Against the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami HEAT played together, and played efficiently, even as LeBron James dominated the third quarter.

Spurs 98 - HEAT 120 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami stunning comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs, where Mike Miller went 6-of-6 from three and LeBron James scored 33.

TIPOFF Magazine: Joel Anthony's Journey
He does the intangibles, the stuff that doesn't appear on the box score. He has the ability to affect the game positively for his team without either wanting or needing the ball.

HEAT Inks Deal with Del Monte Fresh Produce
MIAMI, January 17 - The Miami HEAT has entered into a multi-year partnership with Del Monte Fresh Produce, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce has been designated as the Official Fresh Fruit of the Miami HEAT.

News Archive 2011-12


HEAT to be "Back In Black" Presented By Adidas for Lakers Game on January 19th
MIAMI, January 17th - The Miami HEAT will be <em>Back In Black</em> presented by adidas when they take on Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on January 19 at 8:00 p.m. in a much anticipated match-up.

Bosh, James and Wade Named as Finalists for 2012 USA Basketball National Team
MIAMI, January 16 - USA Basketball announced today that the Miami HEAT's Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have all been selected among the 20 finalists for the 2012 USA Basketball National Team.

HEAT 104 - Nuggets 117 Recap
There has to be one of these games every year. When a few losses pile on top of one another and everything looks far worse than it really is. Miami's flat 117-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets comes two days after consecutive losses to the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers, but those games had far more to do with one another than this loss.

HEAT 104 - Nuggets 117 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's third consecutive loss on their five-game trip, when the Denver Nuggets played very, very well.

Executing While Losing in LA
In the fourth quarter and overtime against the Clippers, when things looked so muddled and the pace of the game was like trying to listen to a Discman without shock protection while biking down a bumpy dirt road, Miami's execution produced the intended coin flips more often than not.

HEAT 89 - Clippers 95 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's overtime loss to the Clippers, where free-throws hurt more than anything.

HEAT Asks Fans to &quot;Remember Haiti&quot;
MIAMI, January 11th - The Miami HEAT is asking HEAT fans everywhere to "Remember Haiti" as the second anniversary of the January 12th earthquake that devastated the island nation approaches.

Prized Possessions: HEAT-Warriors ATO's
Get past the mental hurdle of losing a 17-point lead in the second half, and this was otherwise an odd loss in the middle of January, one hardly indicative of losing habits. Especially if you consider that the execution, taking the bad turnover possessions out of the analysis, was actually pretty good.

HEAT 106 - Warriors 111 Recap
The mind will find a way to make the events of this game conform to any number of trends, some more logical than others, but few offering much in the way of exactitude. That's the way it works when a team gives up a 17-point lead with two minutes to go in the third quarter. But from a strange game such as this, there are often more facts than truths to be offered.

HEAT 106 - Warriors 111 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat, where the Warriors came back from 17 down in the second half and Miami couldn't hold them off in overtime.

Prized Possession: Directing Traffic
The Miami HEAT don't often use possessions with players running off screens without the ball, but when they do, they obey the laws of traffic. Against the New Jersey Nets, Miami got Shane Battier a look in the paint with timing and precision.

LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played January 2, through January 8. This marks the 33rd time James has earned Player of the Week accolades in his career.

HEAT 101- Nets 90 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's 101-90 victory over New Jersey, where LeBron James scored 24 in the first half, and the HEAT cruised with a double-digit lead.

Full Slate of Radio Programming Set to Begin on HEAT Radio Network
MIAMI, January 6th - For the second straight season, all Miami HEAT games of the 2011-12 season will be aired on the team's flagship radio station, WAXY 790 The Ticket and throughout South Florida on the Miami HEAT Radio Network.

Prized Possessions: Bosh and Chalmers
With Dwyane Wade and LeBron James sitting against the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami HEAT needed late-game offense. So, Erik Spoelstra drew up three after-timeout sets in the fourth quarter, each playing off the expectations of the last, to keep Miami close enough for Bosh's overtime-forcing three.

HEAT 116 - Hawks 109 Recap
There are bits and pieces of Miami's triple overtime win worth deep analysis, especially considering Erik Spoelstra just about exhausted an early-season playbook's worth of dead-ball sets, but with five guys playing more than 43 minutes, most of what there is to take away and appreciate about tonight's action exists in the abstract.

HEAT 116 - Hawks 109 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami trip to Atlanta, where the HEAT were without LeBron James and Dwyane Wade yet they still prevailed after three overtimes.

Prized Possession: The Play That Wasn't
When we see a player fail at a new move, we're more like to give him credit for working on his game. Coaches don't get that benefit of the doubt. There's an expectation for finished products, not jumbled, broken plays that have you saying, "What on earth was that?" What Erik Spoelstra debuted in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's blowout victory over the Indiana Pacers drew exactly that reaction, but in the best manner possible.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: One


HEAT-Pacers: Second Quarter Defense
The Miami HEAT are playing far faster than they did at any point last season, and they're doing it as one of the three most efficient offenses in the league. The pace has, deservedly, has gotten much of the early attention, but it's in part because the defense has yet to reach the level of consistency of a year ago. But for one quarter in the HEAT's 118-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers, any defensive issues fell by the wayside.

Anthony, Bosh, James and Wade Selected to 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot
MIAMI, January 4th - The HEAT's Joel Anthony, Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been selected to appear on the 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot.

Street HEAT
The HEAT is on, HEAT Fan! If you're visiting this section of HEAT.com, it's probably because you received one of these cool Street HEAT cards-probably from a HEAT employee. The HEAT organization prides itself on finding unique ways to reach out and tou

LeBron James Named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MIAMI, January 3rd - The NBA has announced that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played Dec. 25, through Jan. 1.

Bobcats 90 - HEAT 129 Recap
At one point, the Miami HEAT led by 46 points. Of anything that can be said about Miami's 129-90 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats - less than a week after needing a game-winning shot from Dwyane Wade to beat the same team - nothing sums up the night better than that number.

Prized Possession: The Game Winning Oop
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if that's true, then in calling up the game-winning alley-oop in the Miami HEAT's 103-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Erik Spoelstra offered up the best compliment any coach could offer to Doc Rivers.

HEAT 96 - Bobcats 95 Recap
It's fun, for some, to talk about why a certain player gets the call to take the last shot in a game. You can wax poetic for days musing on the reasons why the ball is in one player's hands and not those of another. With the HEAT, Erik Spoelstra just goes with what makes the most sense.

HEAT Request Waivers on Derrick Byars
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have request waivers on forward Derrick Byars.

The Post Handoff: Wade and James
What if we could tell you could have Dwyane Wade, in the post, less than 15 feet away from the basket and possibly with a mismatch, with LeBron James accelerating towards the rim directly past him? Would that be something you'd be interested in?

Meet HEAT Legend Tim Hardaway


Learning to Cut
At this time last year, the Miami HEAT were hardly natural at moving without the ball. But over the course of the season, players used to having the ball in their hands adapted better than you might think, with a little push from the coaching staff. HEAT.com looks at the upward trending off-ball movement with numbers and video.

Red and Black Scrimmage Live Chat
HEAT.com's live chat of the Miami HEAT Red and Black scrimmage at AmericanAirlines Arena.

On Battier, Defense and Statistics
Defense is a tricky thing to analyze. We want think of it in results-based evaluations because results are definitive. You win or you lose. The ball goes in or it doesn't. But defense, for all intents and purposes, is based entirely on probability. That's where Shane Battier comes in.

HEAT Waive Cameron Jones
MIAMI, December 14th - The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived guard Cameron Jones.

HEAT Signs Eddy Curry
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent center Eddy Curry.

HEAT Signs Jeremy Wise
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed guard Jeremy Wise.

HEAT to Premiere &quot;Into The Fire&quot; Movie
<strong>MIAMI, December 9th</strong> - The Miami HEAT have announced that it will host HEAT Courtside Cinema at AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Reid's Reflections: Miami's First Playoff Series Win


Instant 2011-12 Schedule Analysis
The Miami HEAT's 2011-12 schedule is out and, as is true for every team this season, it's one of the more unique slates you'll ever come across in years of following NBA basketball. At 66 games, it's stuck smack dab in the middle of a typical 82-game season and the 50-contests of 1999, but with every team accounted for, this schedule feels much closer to a full season.

HEAT to Unveil 2011-12 "ALL YOU CAN HEAT" Partial Ticket Plan
MIAMI, December 6th - With the Miami HEAT sold out of its existing season ticket inventory for the 2011-12 season, the team has announced it will officially unveil its 2011-12 All You Can HEAT Partial Ticket Plan today at 8:30 p.m.

A Look Back at the Plan Ahead
Looking back at the Miami HEAT's first season with it's current core of players, and why the end results mean little when evaluating future plans.

How Bulking Up Helps
Every year, in every sport, as training camp draws near, there is the report of the player that spent the offseason in the weight room, adding muscle. This season, that player is Chris Bosh, who did it because he wasn't happy with his rebounding. HEAT.com takes an analytical look at where the added bulk can help on the boards.

HEAT Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration presented by Pepsi


Reid, Fiorentino to be Inducted into 2011 Sports Hall of Champions


The Perfect Fit: Norris Cole
The Miami HEAT acquired a point guard in the 2011 NBA Draft, but in Norris Cole they didn't just get any point guard. They found the player who has experience doing everything a guard needs to do in Erik Spoelstra's system. They found someone who is tough as nails. They found the right fit.

Summer BreakSpot with Alonzo Mourning
On Tuesday, June 28 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm, HEAT legend Alonzo Mourning, the Miami HEAT Dancers and Burnie will participate in a Summer BreakSpot-a community-wide effort to ensure children under 18 have greater access to nutritious food during their summer break.

HEAT Superstar Dwyane Wade Receives Fatherhood Award From The National Fatherhood Initiative
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) has named Dwyane Wade a recipient of a 2011 Fatherhood Award™ for his dedication to his two sons.

Live Playoff Coverage


Game 5 Road Rally Tickets No Longer Available
The Miami HEAT announced today that in addition to tonight's Game 4 Road Rally at the AmericanAirlines Arena, tickets for Thursday's Game 5 White Hot HEAT Road Rally, presented by Bacardi, are also no longer available.

FLY WADE and LeBron 8 Game 3 Colorways


Film Session: Fourth Quarter Offense
In the fourth quarter of Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks used hard double teams on LeBron James to throw the Miami HEAT off balance. Against the same coverage at the end of Game 3, the HEAT were ready, patiently waiting for Dallas to get itself out of defensive position with a variety of doubles.

Game 4 Road Rally Tickets No Longer Available


HEAT to Host Road Rallies for Games 3 & 4 at AmericanAirlines Arena
MIAMI - The Miami HEAT announced today that it will host an official watch party, the Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, presented by Bacardi, at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, June 5th and Tuesday, June 7th.

Film Session: Defending Dirk
The Miami HEAT know they aren't going to completely stop Dirk Nowitzki and his unguardable jumper, but behind their team defensive principles, they will try. As Game 1 wore on into the second half, that effort, and trust, proved to be more than enough.

Prized Possession: Patience at Play
In one key fourth-quarter possession, the Miami HEAT showed why it's not always best to immediately seek to exploit a mismatch, the advantages their big lineups offer and how off-ball movement will be crucial to defeating the zone-principled defense of the Dallas Mavericks.

HEAT, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Announce White Hot HEAT Day
MIAMI, May 31 - Thursday, June 2nd has been designated White Hot HEAT Day by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. All students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to wear white to support the HEAT during the 2011 NBA Finals.

Transit Service Extended for NBA Finals in Miami
MIAMI, May 31 -- Miami-Dade Transit is extending Metrorail and Metromover service to accommodate those attending the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals (Miami HEAT vs. Dallas Mavericks) at the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 and Thursday, June 2.

A Post Game in the Playoffs
Six weeks ago, LeBron James was one of the most efficient post-up players in the NBA despite an in-development arsenal of moves. The playoffs were supposed to be a coming-out-party for James' back-to-the-basket game, so on the eve of the NBA Finals, we ask, has it?

HEAT 83 - Bulls 80 Game 5 Recap
Down 12 with just over three minutes to play, all indication were that the Miami HEAT and Chicago Bulls were headed back to Miami for Game 6. Then one of the most improbable comebacks you've ever seen left everyone in the building searching for words.

HEAT to Host Game 5 Road Rally Outside AmericanAirlines Arena
The Miami HEAT have announced that in conjunction with the Miami Downtown Development Authority, it will stage a Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, hosted by T-Mobile SK4G, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th when the HEAT takes on the Bulls in Chicago for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Film Session: Defending the Middle
The Miami HEAT have two Eastern Conference Finals wins under their belt, for which they can largely thank holding the Chicago Bulls to 42.9 percent shooting within nine feet of the rim. That number likely won't sustain all series, but the defensive principles, all Miami can control, surely can.

Film Session: Bosh in Motion
The Miami HEAT's offense suffered and stagnated in the second half of Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls, but there were certain actions that brought them success throughout. The Miami HEAT scored two out of every three times they hit a man in motion off a screen, and that man was commonly Chris Bosh.

Film Session: Bulls Offensive Rebounds
The Chicago Bulls beat the Miami HEAT in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals because of 19 offensive rebounds and 31 second-chance points, but upon review of the tape, is that offense sustainable when Miami held the Bulls to 37.8 shooting on first attempts?

HEAT 82 - Bulls 103 Recap
The Miami HEAT played the Chicago Bulls to a standstill in the first half of Game 1, but surrendering 19 offensive rebounds and 31 second-chance points was their eventual undoing as they lost, 103-82. Chris Bosh was the bright spot with 30 points and nine boards.

HEAT 82 - Bulls 103 Game 1 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat from Game 1 in Chicago, where Miami got punished on the offensive glass, and lost because of it.

Celtics 87 - HEAT 97 Game 5 Recap
Down five with four minutes to play, the Miami HEAT unleashed an incredible 16-0 run to finish off the Boston Celtics in five games and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. James Jones started the run with a three, Chris Bosh furthered it as he drove by Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James clinched it, scoring the final 10 points.

Reconsidering the Win
The Miami HEAT were four wins worse and 0-3 against the Chicago Bulls during the regular season, but those numbers alone are mean little when projecting the Eastern Conference Finals. Each team has advantages in this series, and the discussion is deserving of context.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Named to All-NBA Teams


LeBron James Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team
MIAMI, May 9 - The NBA has announced that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James has been named to the 2010-11 NBA All-Defensive First Team. This marks the third time in James’ career that he has earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors.

Jordan Brand and Dwyane Wade Take Flight with Launch of the Jordan FLY WADE
BEAVERTON, Ore (April 5, 2011) â€" Yesterday, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., revealed the JORDAN FLY WADE, basketball star Dwyane Wade’s first signature shoe with the Brand. The JORDAN FLY WADE is the lightest Jordan basketball shoe to-date and was designed to help today’s best athletes perform at their highest level late in the season.

The Bosh Factor
The Miami HEAT are defending so well, the Boston Celtics don't look quite like themselves on offense. Everyone on the team deserves credit, but Chris Bosh's work on Kevin Garnett has been much better than many expected. It just hasn't been flashy.

Film Session: Celtics Game 1
The Miami HEAT won't be able to beat the Boston Celtics the same way they took Game 1, but that doesn't mean the entire performance was unsustainable. The defense, of course, was there, but so, too, were timely offensive possessions and a gameplan for Rajon Rondo.

Prized Possession: Double Teams
The Philadelphia 76ers opted to double team LeBron James and Dwyane Wade all Wednesday night. At first, this led to a cavalcade of three-point attempts, but in the third quarter, Wade recognized the hole in the defense and cut through the middle of the paint as James was doubled.

76ers 91 - HEAT 97 Game 5 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of 76ers-HEAT Game 4, where Philadelphia kept hanging around until the very end.

The Deception of Individual Scoring
As impressive as an explosive quarter from Dwyane Wade or LeBron James, as much fun as it is to say they are dominating, they are individual, not team feats. Our logic led us to believe that reliance on those quarters lent itself to a downturn in offensive efficiency. We were wrong.

HEAT Re-Launches MiamiHoopsGear.com
MIAMI, April 25- The Miami HEAT announced today that is has re-launched its retail website, MiamiHoopsGear.com presented by adidas.

The Path to a Prized Possession
Rather than calling for a basic yet dependable pick-and-roll or isolation with an opportunity to take control of Game 3, the Miami HEAT called for a corner offensive set and score off timing and movement. The execution of which has been months in the making.

Joel Anthony: Visual Impact
The numbers say the Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 33 percent when Joel Anthony is on the floor, the video shows him creating defensive confusion. The data agrees, Anthony is having a huge impact on this series.

LeBron James Named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month
MIAMI, FL - The NBA has announced that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month presented by Kia Motors for April 2011. This marks the 13th time in franchise history a HEAT player has earned Player of the Month honors. It is James' third as a member of the HEAT, the most for a single-season in franchise history.

The Evolution of a Post Game
LeBron James is already one of the 20 most efficient post players in the league, but we haven't seen anything yet. Assistant coach David Fizdale details James' season-long process of developing a post game, and HEAT.com looks for the results in both game tape and statistics.

Celtics 77 - HEAT 100 Recap
The Miami HEAT found themselves down by nine within minutes, but with team-wide production coming on both ends of the court, they got over the hump, beating the Boston Celtics, 100-77. LeBron James scored 27 on 19 shots, while both he and Joel Anthony were defensive forces.

WHITE HOT: The 2011 HEAT Playoffs
MIAMI April 8th - The Miami HEAT announced today the formal unveiling of its 2011 NBA Playoffs promotional campaign: <em>White Hot: The 2011 HEAT Playoffs</em> presented by Miccosukee Resort &amp; Gaming.

Prized Possession: HEAT - Nets
The New Jersey Nets offer a glimpse of just the sort of aggressive defenses the Miami HEAT will face in the postseason, particularly against such teams as the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. Here, LeBron James beats the double, and Chris Bosh takes advantage of quick passing.

What's In A Number
Social Security Number. Tax ID number. Cell phone number. We are all identified by a number. In basketball, numbers are used on jerseys for identification and record keeping purposes.

Prized Possession: Rockets-HEAT
Up three with under a minute left and a full shot clock to work with, the Miami HEAT run the perfect set, using 17 seconds to score on a fluid, perfectly timed halfcourt set to extend the lead to two possessions against the Houston Rockets. HEAT.com breaks down the play.

Visualizing the HEAT: Point Differential


Visualizing the HEAT: Defensive Efficiency


Weekend Traffic Advisory


LeBron James on The Ellen DeGeneres Show


AmericanAirlines Arena Signs Partnership with Tonino Lamborghini Energy Drink
MIAMI, March 22nd - The AmericanAirlines Arena announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Tonino Lamborghini Energy Drink.

HEAT Honors Tim James
MIAMI, March 22nd - The Miami HEAT honored former first-round draft choice Tim James on March 19 prior to the game against the Denver Nuggets as part of their long-standing Home Strong program.</p>

HEAT Charitable Fund Raises Over $450,000 During 14th Annual Family Festival
MIAMI, March 22nd - The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund raised over $450,000 during its 14th Annual Miami HEAT Family Festival hosted at Miami&rsquo;s Watson Island on Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Prized Possessions: Mike Bibby
With Mario Chalmers sidelined, Mike Bibby is the new starter at point guard for the Miami HEAT. How will the offense be different with a new ballhandler at the helm? How has Bibby fit with Miami's offense so far? HEAT.com goes to the numbers and video to find out.

HEAT 106 - Hawks 85 Recap
The Miami HEAT stuck to the fundamentals, defense and execution, in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks, and then let LeBron James take over with the incredible in the third quarter, where he scored 23 of his 43 points, on 16-of-21 shooting overall.

Thunder 96 - HEAT 85 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Thunder-HEAT, where the Thunder pulled away in the fourth.

Prized Possession: Spurs-HEAT
With the window still open for the San Antonio Spurs early in the fourth quarter, the Miami HEAT create consecutive fast-break opportunities with their defense, creating a sequence of pure basketball bliss.

Prized Possession: Grizzlies - HEAT
A play does not have to be perfect to earn the best possible result, and in this possession against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami HEAT overwhelmed the defense from all angles, earning the perfect reward with unselfishness and sacrifice.

Blazers 105 - HEAT 96 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's Tuesday live chat, where the Portland Trail Blazers won with a balanced attack and points off the bench.

Sun Sports Showroom


Magic 99 - HEAT 96 Recap
The Miami HEAT earn a 24-point third-quarter lead over the Orlando Magic, but hot Orlando shooting and stagnant offense hurt them as they fall, 99-96, Thursday night. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 57 points in the first half.

HEAT Signs Mike Bibby
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent guard Mike Bibby. "We want to welcome Mike Bibby as we continue to move into the direction of our championship dreams," said HEAT President Pat Riley.

2011 All-Star Weekend Recap


Knicks 91 - HEAT 86 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's home loss to the New York Knicks.

HEAT 89 - Bulls 93 Recap
The Miami HEAT take an early lead off transition offense and exchange runs with the Chicago Bulls in the fourth quarter, but a Luol Deng three in the final minute handed them an 89-93 loss. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 63 points.

Kings 97 - HEAT 117 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of the Miami HEAT's blowout victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Prized Possession: HEAT-Pacers
Miami's three-man corner offense with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh earns James an assisted layup when Wade sets a back pick and Bosh hits James from the elbow.

HEAT 110 - Pacers 103 Recap
The Miami HEAT scored 41 in the first quarter and Dwyane Wade scored 41 overall as the team beat the Indiana Pacers, 110-103, despite a sluggish second quarter which relinquished a double-digit lead. LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 19 in the fourth.

Prized Possession: HEAT-Celtics
The Miami HEAT display their offensive progress of the past three weeks with a late-game possession against the Boston Celtics featuring ball movement and a backdoor cut by Dwyane Wade that gets him to the line.

HEAT 82 - Celtics 85 Recap
The Miami HEAT pull within one in the final seconds after enduring a 20-3 third-quarter run by the Boston Celtics, but a well-earned open three doesn't fall as they lose, 82-85. LeBron James led the way with 22-7-7 and Chris Bosh added 24 points and 10 boards.

Prized Possession: Pacers - HEAT
Eddie House and Chris Bosh defend consecutive pick-and-rolls and Dwyane Wade provides help defense agains the Indiana Pacers as the Miami HEAT force a shot-clock violation and spur a defensive run that gave them their seventh victory in a row.

2010-11: HEAT Dancer Gallery Seventeen


LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month
The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month presented by Kia Motors for January 2011.

HEAT 104 - Magic 100 Recap
The Miami HEAT hold off a late Orlando Magic rally behind LeBron James' NBA season-high 51 points, winning 104-100. James set a franchise high for points on the road, and the HEAT maintained offensive balance and rhythm throughout.

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