In The NBA Playoffs An Upset Is Rare, But Not Impossible
Upsets are one of the best things about sports, especially when they happen in the playoffs.
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Upsets are one of the best things about sports, especially when they happen in the playoffs.
During the past week there have been some big announcements regarding the 2016 presidential race.
The Heat snapped a two-game skid thanks to Hassan Whiteside's dominant second-half stretch that helped Miami beat the Boston Celtics 83-75 on Sunday.
Miami was absolutely embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks, who went on 37-2 run in the second half and beat the Heat 93-72 on Friday night.
For much of the season, the Dallas Mavericks' elite offense translated into victories and one of the top spots in the Western Conference. But as the points have diminished, so have the wins.
The Miami Heat have been struggling of late, and a west coast trip is probably not the best remedy.
Wednesday night's game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will have a different feel then games between the two teams have had in recent years.
Luol Deng scored a season-high 30 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade added 20 apiece and the Miami Heat stayed perfect against Dallas since the 2011 NBA Finals with a 105-96 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday night.
Sweating, clapping and shouting until he was nearly hoarse, Steve Ballmer introduced himself to Los Angeles Clippers fans at a rally on Monday celebrating his new ownership of the NBA team.
Shawn Marion wanted another shot at an NBA title. He'll get it playing with LeBron James.
It's a moment that will resonate with Miami Heat fans well beyond the other lasting images of Alonzo Mourning's career.
Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing up in a home with one TV and two older brothers.
The Dallas Mavericks have reached a deal with free-agent forward Al-Farouq Aminu after scrapping a contract with Rashard Lewis because of a knee problem.
With the biggest names off the board, it's time to break down the five teams having the best offseason thus far in the NBA.
Sunday may be considered a day of rest but while most people we're kicking back and relaxing, maybe throwing some burgers and dogs on the grill, Pat Riley was hard at work making the post-LeBron Miami Heat a more formidable opponent.
It appears that LeBron James is getting close to ending all the speculation and making a decision on what team he will sign his next contract with.
Before LeBron James makes his next decision, Pat Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami.
Is LeBron James headed to a new team? ESPN reports the agent for King James said he has met with multiple teams while in free agency.
Let's break down Jason Kidd's most idiotic moments after he left Brooklyn for Milwaukee.
Carmelo Anthony "loves being a Knick" but is headed for free agency because he wants to explore his options, his agent said.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban apologized Thursday to Trayvon Martin's family over his choice of words in a videotaped interview in which he addressed bigotry and prejudice.
While Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant has the inside track for the NBA MVP award, last year's winner, Miami Heat forward LeBron James isn't giving up his crown without a fight.
LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points and the Miami Heat tuned up for a showdown with Oklahoma City by beating the Dallas Mavericks 117-106 Tuesday night.
Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after leading the Heat to a 3-0 record last week.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade both did things they had never done before.And the Miami Heat needed every bit of their efforts.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
The American crocodile is protected under both state and federal law.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
The brothers have been in a federal detention center in Miami since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges from the U.K.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO member states during his visit to Moscow this week, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.