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Joel Embiid’s defense can carry the Sixers through the Heat in the NBA Playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — For Joel Embiid, it always comes back to defense.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘It’s whatever’: Joel Embiid brushes off wearing protective mask during Sixers’ Game 3 win over Miami Heat

PHILADELPHIA — Those tasked with mopping the sweat off the floor under the Wells Fargo Center baskets must always be on high alert for when a player hits the deck or possession shifts from one end of the court to the other. But during Game 3 of the 76ers’ Eastern…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ira Winderman: Heat drawing notice on an Olympian scale

The Managing Director has been impressed.

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Bam Adebayo Aims to Improve Against Joel Embiid

The Heat center believes he can improve going into Game 4 in his matchup with the Sixers superstar.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid’s Return Gives the 76ers Life

Philadelphia’s MVP candidate helped turn the tides defensively, while everyone not named Jimmy Butler struggled to create much of anything for Miami.

Sports Illustrated

76ers Embiid’s listed as out Friday (but could play); Heat’s Lowry upgraded to questionable

Erik Spoelstra is not a doctor and doesn’t pretend to be as he coaches the Miami Heat.

Tribune News Service

Heat take care of business with 119-103 win over 76ers to go up 2-0 in series

MIAMI — As needed.

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J.J. Redick Slams Stephen A. Smith’s LeBron James Trade Idea

Redick said trading LeBron would go against the Lakers’ longtime organizational behavior of building around superstars.

Sports Illustrated

Heat’s Kyle Lowry to sit again Wednesday; Spoelstra says decision not based on series standing

MIAMI — With Kyle Lowry to miss a fourth consecutive playoff game with a strained left hamstring, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that the team is not basing the veteran point guard’s status on where the team stands in a series.

Tribune News Service

The Sixers’ Best Chance Going Forward Without Joel Embiid

Three thoughts on Miami’s Game 1 win over Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

Miami Heat comes alive in second half, blitzes 76ers to win opener of playoff series

This wasn’t the start-to-finish stressless joyride that might have seemed likely after the Heat sprinted to a 25-11 lead against Philadelphia at the outset of their second-round series on Monday night.

Miami Herald

Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return

Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series

MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena.

Tribune News Service

Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference

Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed.

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The Heat defense deserves your attention after putting Trae Young in timeout all series

Trae Young was locked up without a key in sight.

Miami Herald

Heat holds on late, eliminates Atlanta Hawks and advances to second round of playoffs

MIAMI — It ultimately didn’t matter that the Heat was without the guy averaging 30.5 points per game in this playoff series. It didn’t matter that floor general Kyle Lowry wasn’t in uniform, either. And it certainly didn’t matter that Miami opened 1 for 11 on threes.

Tribune News Service

Instead of a gap season, Heat’s Victor Oladipo living in the moment; Kyle Lowry out again Tuesday

This could have been Victor Oladipo’s gap season, similar to the one taken by Kawhi Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers and the one that ultimately proved to be the case with Ben Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets, as they dealt with injury recovery.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jimmy Butler makes light of report about beef with Victor Oladipo

Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler on the "report" about his "beef" with Oladipo: "I'm used to it. I'm always the bad guy. That's okay. Bad guys are welcome here in the Miami Heat organization." "I love my guys." Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305 What's the buzz ...

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Late first-half run, big night from Butler fuels Miami Heat to Game 4 rout of Hawks

ATLANTA — Gabe Vincent hit a layup from under the post and gave a quick flex before heading back down the court.

Tribune News Service

Heat come up short in 111-110 loss in Atlanta, series lead down to 2-1

ATLANTA — That a 21-0 third-quarter run wasn’t enough to decide it spoke to the Miami Heat’s uneven play Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Draymond Green trashes NBA awards voting system

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has some strong thoughts about a system in which members of the media vote on the NBA's top awards. Green said on his podcast Wednesday that it's "absolutely disgusting" the media determines the league's ...

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler’s 45 points power Heat to 115-105 victory over Hawks, 2-0 series lead

MIAMI — It is the next gear that creates the fear.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: Trae Young has passed every test for Hawks. Now he faces a new one.

MIAMI—The best part about watching Trae Young’s career up close is getting to see him work. He’s a great entertainer. The next best part is seeing Young’s game evolve. Young quickly proved he’s a good NBA player, opponents adjusted accordingly, and Young countered. Now he’s among the best young stars…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bam Adebayo thinks Heat didn’t have enough games on national TV to win Defensive Player of the Year

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo thought the voting for Defensive Player of the Year was disrespectful. Does he have a point?

Tribune News Service

Heat make resounding opening playoff statement, crush Hawks, Young 115-91

MIAMI — This was what the Miami Heat needed when they needed it, Sunday’s 115-91 victory at FTX Arena.

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