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Max Strus was going to bleed Celtics green, now Heat culture courses through his veins in East finals

MIAMI — This is the revenge, the opportunity for Max Strus to settle the score, to prove the Boston Celtics wrong, to make Brad Stevens wish he never issued that pink slip.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

‘I Fit Right In’: How the Heat Found a Gem in Max Strus

The sharpshooter has been a key factor in Miami's success on the road to the NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2022

Kyle Lowry remains out for Miami

Chris Haynes: Miami Heat are listing Kyle Lowry (hamstring) out for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @ flasportsbuzz NEW: A fresh pack of Heat notes, including Lowry out again ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2022

Dave Hyde: Heat’s undrafted players outplayed 76ers' pedigree — sports at its best

There was a moment in the second half of this signature Miami Heat night, this beautiful Thursday night, when the television camera swung to a seated Pat Riley, who arched his neck and lifted his chin and offered the angular idea of an eagle surveying his constructed world.

Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022

Joel Embiid: ‘Everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that’s not who he is anymore’

Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on James Harden: "Obviously, I'm sure since we got him, everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that's not who he is anymore. He's more of a playmaker. I thought, at times, as with all of us, could've been more ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2022

Heat Eliminate 76ers Thanks to Swarming Defensive Effort

Miami is moving on to the conference finals after stifling Philadelphia in a convincing Game 6 victory.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2022

Greg Cote: Jimmy Butler and defense rise again as Heat eliminate 76ers, advance to Eastern finals

The Philadelphia 76ers were desperate and home Thursday night, must-win in the literal sense, the great James Harden in hero mode and wounded superstar Joel Embiid in a black mask. He’d said “What do I have to do?” this week when passed over, again, for the NBA’s MVP award.

Miami Herald · May 13, 2022

Heat dominates second half, beats Philadelphia 76ers to advance to Eastern Finals

For the second time in Jimmy Butler’s three years in Miami, the Heat is headed to a conference finals.

Miami Herald · May 13, 2022

Miami sharpshooter Max Strus is the under-the-radar, breakout star of the postseason

Welcome to Layup Lines, our daily NBA newsletter where we'll prep you for a tip-off of tonight's action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every afternoon. I love when an NBA player is really good, ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2022

Kyle Lowry traveling to Philadelphia but out for Game 6

Ira Winderman: Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is traveling with the Heat to Philadelphia, but is out for Thursday's Game 6. Of course, he's from Philadelphia. Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat What's the buzz on Twitter? Shandel Richardson @ ShandelRich Kyle ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2022