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In one of the more shocking performances in a long time, Bam Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points all-time in a single game, pouring in 83 points for the Heat in their win over the Wizards on Tuesday. With the game well out of hand down the stretch, Bam took a number of […]
Another game, another loss. The Washington Wizards lost to the Miami Heat, 150-129 on Tuesday night. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored a franchise-record 83 points, shooting 20-of-43 from the field and making 36-of-43 free throws tonight. He even made 7-of-22 three pointers. Adebayo, by scoring 83 points has the NBA’s second highest scoring game […]
Miami Heat big Bam Adebayo etched his named in the history books earlier tonight, scoring a whopping 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The momentous total places him second, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point feat in 1962 when he represented the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks. Adebayo now sits ahead of Kobe Bryant’s […]
He didn’t quite get to 100, but Bam Adebayo just did the best Wilt Chamberlain impression the NBA has ever seen. In the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Adebayo racked up 83 points on 20/43 shooting (7-22 on 3s and 36/43 on free throws), marking the second-most points ever scored […]
With only 11 active Miami Heat players heading into Tuesday’s contest against the tanking Washington Wizards, you likely expected a less-than-fruitful night, barring strong play from the Heat’s young players. Well, you just witnessed history. Miami Heat big Bam Adebayo broke the first-quarter record in points scored with 31, the most in a single first […] The post Bam Adebayo made history in first half vs. Wizards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Injury Report: Washington Wizards: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Washington Wizards: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Check out Hot Hot Hoops on Facebook here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post GAMETHREAD: Washington Wizards (16-47) @ Miami Heat (36-29) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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If there’s one muscle the Miami Heat has continuously flexed, it’s their ability to draft. While the greatest player in franchise history — Dwyane Wade — arrived via the draft, one of the Heat’s fatal flaws was their ability to consistently hit on draft picks. In fairness, Miami didn’t have many first-round picks, but still […] The post It’s not too early to say the Miami Heat nailed the 2024 NBA Draft appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat will resume their homestand on Tuesday evening in a matchup against the tanking 16-47 Washington Wizards. This recent home stretch will conclude with seven of the Heat’s last eight games on inside Kaseya Center, where Miami sports a 21-11 record. This will be the first time the Heat face Trae Young in […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Surging Heat continue homestand with hosting Wizards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat have emerged as a legitimate playoff threat over the past few weeks. They are riding a five-game win streak and winners of 8 of their last 10; now at a 36-29 record overall. This recent postseason push has catapulted Miami up the East standings, as they are currently tied with the Orlando […] The post Heat’s Tyler Herro earns Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Right after being named February’s Western Conference Player of the Month and Defensive Player of the Month, Victor Wembanyama has been named the Player of the Week. Per a Spurs press release: The NBA today announced that Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 8, joining Tyler Herro (Miami Heat) in the Eastern Conference. This […]
The Washington Wizards are on the road tomorrow night and will play the Miami Heat. Game info When: Tuesday, Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (elbow), Tristan Vukcevic (thigh), Jamir Watkins (ankle), Anthony Davis (hand, groin), Cam Whitmore (shoulder), Alex […]
It may not be a first-round pick, but the Miami Heat are receiving a 2026 second-round pick from the Charlotte Hornets as compensation as a result of the Terry Rozier dispute, Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds first reported Monday. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the report shortly thereafter. According to the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang, […] The post Heat receive 2026 second-round pick amid Terry Rozier dispute appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Less than 48 hours after a critical eight-point win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat stacked their fifth-straight win, this time against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, earning a 121-110. The final score is deceiving; the score was closer than the game indicated. Heat led by as many as 29 points and were ahead by […] The post Heat cruise past Cade Cunningham, Pistons, 121-110 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat return home to host the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, an MVP candidate, on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST! Check out our game-thread below! Injury Report (at the time of this publishing): Detroit Pistons: Miami Heat: Projected Starting 5 (subject to change): Detroit Pistons: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back […] The post GAMETHREAD: Detroit Pistons (45-17) @ Miami Heat (35-29) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
For the first one-and-a-half seasons, the Miami Heat’s big man duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware struggled to find rhythm together on either end. Last season, their two most frequent lineups ranked in the 42nd and 39th percentile in NET, including the 41st and 18th percentile offensively, according to Cleaning The Glass. There were […] The post This Heat duo is beginning to take off appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Following another significant and thrilling statement win on Friday over the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat face another tough task. They will look to win their fifth straight game back at home versus the top seed Detroit Pistons. Despite the Pistons dominant 45-17 record and the best in the Eastern Conference, they are dealing with […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat take on top seed Pistons hoping to earn fifth straight win appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
While this Miami Heat season has still largely felt like pulling teeth, they are quietly playing some of their best basketball of the season. Winners of four-straight, seven of their last nine and eight of their last 11, Miami is now six games above .500 (35-29) for the first time since Dec. 4, including a […] The post Heat are in prime position to secure top-5 seed appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Nets are looking to avoid their 11th straight loss, but it won’t be easy against the best team in the East. 🏀 KEY INFO Who: Brooklyn Nets (15-47) vs Miami Heat (45-16)When: 6:00 PM ETWatch: YES Network Nets prospect watch here. 💬 DISCUSSION Share your thoughts and react, but please be respectful. NetsDaily prides itself […]
The Charlotte Hornets couldn’t overcome Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat in what felt like a playoff game. They lost 128-120. The Summary Kon Knueppel opened the game with a pair of the threes and a little middy in the paint. Brandon Miller closed the first quarter with a couple of funky runners and nine […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets win streak snapped by the Heat first appeared on At The Hive .
Behind one of Tyler Herro’s most complete offensive performances of his career, the Miami Heat picked up a huge 128-120 win over the red-hot Charlotte Hornets inside Spectrum Center on Friday night. The Heat’s win extends their current win streak to four, improving them to 11-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season. More […] The post Tyler Herro, Heat pick up massive 128-120 win over Hornets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Injury Report: Miami Heat: Charlotte Hornets: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Charlotte Hornets: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (34-29) @ Charlotte Hornets (32-31) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
As the Miami Heat continue their playoff push with just 19 games remaining, they are starting to slowly but surely hit their stride. Even with Norman Powell injured, too. Miami is coming off of three straight wins, including winners of seven of their last 10 games. They just swept a 3-0 homestand and will now […] The post GAME PREVIEW: On second night of back-to-back, Heat take on challenge against surging Hornets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What: Charlotte Hornets (32-31) (14-16 home) vs Miami Heat (34-29) (14-18 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–City (yellow/orange), Heat–City (black Miami vice) Game Lines: Hornets -6.5, Hornets -270, O/U 228.5 Injuries:Hornets: Tidjane Salaun-out (calf) Heat: Not yet submitted, Norman Powell likely […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Preview: Game 64 first appeared on At The Hive .
Practically 48 hours after the Miami Heat’s frontcourt made history in their 124-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets, they made more history in their second of two-straight against Brooklyn. However, this time, it was a one-man show. A one-man wrecking crew, rather. Heat second-year big Kel’el Ware had his most impactful two-way performance of his […] The post How Kel’el Ware made NBA history in win vs. Nets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .