One of the Miami Heat’s biggest takeaways after five games is not only their new up-tempo style, but how quickly they have jelled through the first five games of the season. Acquired in July in a three-team trade, guard Norman Powell has been an essential part of their surge. You could go a step further […] The post Norman Powell still considers himself underrated appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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We are officially one week through the NBA season, with the Miami Heat in the midst of a four-game road trip at 3-2! There is still way too much basketball left to be played, but what are a few of our takeaways? Let’s examine! Pace, pace, pace!: Erik Spoelstra-led teams have never finished top-15 in […] The post Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The San Antonio Spurs snapped the Miami Heat’s three-game win streak Thursday night with a 107-101 win. The Spurs are off to a 5-0 start for the first time in franchise history, while the Heat drop to 3-2 in the first leg of this four-game road trip. Miami had chances to capitalize after a 17-1 […] The post Spurs snap Heat’s three-game win streak with 107-101 victory appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Miami Heat (3-1) hit the road again in this young NBA season to take on the San Antonio Spurs (4-0) at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. Norman Powell (groin) remains out for Miami, but Nikola Jovic (hip) is available and will be coming off the bench. Miami Heat: San Antonio Spurs: Starting […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) @ San Antonio Spurs (4-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Despite the Miami Heat looking super impressive to start the 2025-26 season, they are now kicking off a difficult four-game west coast trip. Winners of three straight and sporting a 3-1 record, Miami will begin their road trip with a matchup against rising superstar Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are a […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat head to Texas to face Victor Wembanyama and the undefeated Spurs appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Basketball may be their profession, but for many NBA stars, casino gaming is a favorite pastime. The adrenaline of competition, the high stakes, the psychological warfare—it’s no surprise that some of the world’s most competitive athletes are drawn to the green felt and flashing lights of the casino floor. Even Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball […] The post Miami Heat stars who’ve been blinded by the casino lights away from the court appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...
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The Miami Heat’s offense through one week is off to a record-breaking start after scoring 144 points twice for the first time in franchise history. They lead the league in pace with the third-best offense, third-best defense. Obviously, we’re just four games into the season, but they’ve executed on both ends as well as anyone […] The post This Heat guard continues to contribute in this key aspect appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Even though his salary will still count against the Miami Heat’s salary cap books, they will not be paying Terry Rozier while he’s on leave of absence, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and AP’s Tim Reynolds first reported Wednesday. According to Charania, his paycheck — as well as Chauncey Billups’ — will be “withheld and […] The post Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Coming off three consecutive seasons with a bottom-10 offense, the Miami Heat have been shredding opponents like Grady A cheese through the first week of action. Despite missing Tyler Herro — who has yet to appear in a game this season after undergoing foot surgery earlier this summer — and Norman Powell (groin), the Heat […] The post The Miami Heat keep breaking own records amid torrid start appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Miami Heat have come out to open the season on a sizzling start on both ends of the floor. And that continued on Tuesday night after Miami dominated the visiting Charlotte Hornets on route to another impressive 144-117 win. Their 144 points was good to tie for the fourth-highest in franchise history. The revamped […] The post Heat cruise to third straight victory over visiting Hornets 144-117 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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For several years now, the Miami Heat have always been one of the slowest offensive teams in the league. Outside of just the pace, even their offensive efficiency has been near the bottom of the NBA for a while now. That doesn’t seem to be the case thus far this season. Coach Erik Spoelstra has […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s emphasis on the faster pace offense is already paying dividends for the Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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It is a very, very early sample size, but the Miami Heat look like a much improved team this season. They are coming off a huge statement win against arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference in the New York Knicks. Now the game plan turns back to the road, as the Heat will […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat eye three-game win streak at home against the Charlotte Hornets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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