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No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1

MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Takeaways from Heat’s Game 1 win over Bucks behind another big playoff game from Jimmy Butler

MILWAUKEE — The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks both lost important players in the opening game of their first-round series. But it was the Heat that escaped Game 1 with an impressive win to send a statement to the heavily favored Bucks.

Miami Herald · Apr 17, 2023

Miami Heat grab the last playoff spot in East with victory over Chicago Bulls

Miami Heat grabbed the No. 8 seeding in the Eastern Conference on Friday with a 102-91 play-in victory over Chicago Bulls, which booked them a ticket to the NBA playoffs, where they will take on top seeds Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2023

Takeaways from Heat’s regular-season finale and Udonis Haslem’s memorable milestone day

MIAMI — The days ahead for the Miami Heat will be all about finding a way into the playoffs through the play-in tournament. But Sunday’s regular-season finale was all about celebrating Udonis Haslem’s 20-year NBA career.

Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2023

Heat rest regulars, fall to Wizards to lock in Tuesday home play-in game

WASHINGTON — There wasn’t much to be learned from this game for the Miami Heat, with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love given the night off.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023

A similar end game for Heat’s Max Strus, again finishing a season as starter

WASHINGTON — The move last season came with seven games to go in the regular season. This time around, it came with five left. But here Max Strus is again, poised to open the postseason as a Miami Heat starter.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Heat assure themselves of home postseason appearance with 129-101 rout of 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — There will be postseason basketball on the Miami Heat’s homecourt, no matter what name the facility goes by these days.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Jimmy Butler to rescue again as Heat survive harrowing victory in Detroit

DETROIT — For weeks, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has acknowledged that little has been easy about this season.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

‘What in the world happened to Duncan Robinson?’ also a talking point beyond Heat realm

DETROIT — The subject was underachieving, the playoff race, but mostly 3-point shooting. Of the latter, both arguably could be considered experts, as Tim Legler made a recent appearance on JJ Redick’s Old Man and the Three podcast.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Jimmy Butler’s 35 help Heat survive Luka Doncic’s 42 in 129-122 victory over Mavericks

MIAMI — For extended stretches Saturday night at Miami-Dade Arena, defense was optional, which for the Dallas Mavericks has become the story of a season gone sour.

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023