Dragic, Wade Lead Heat Past Hornets, 93-75
In what was essentially a playoff game for both teams, the Miami Heat looked like the team that belongs in the postseason.
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In what was essentially a playoff game for both teams, the Miami Heat looked like the team that belongs in the postseason.
It wasn't the best start to the Miami Heat's road trip.
the Hornets wasted a 26-point second-half lead but still spoiled Dwyane Wade's final home opener by topping the Miami Heat 113-112 on Saturday night.
Hassan Whiteside had 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocked shots, and the Miami Heat came up with two key steals in the closing seconds of a 98-95 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
The Charlotte Hornets showed they are a serious playoff contender again last time out and look to climb back to the .500 mark for the first time in more than a month when the Miami Heat visit on Friday night.
Kemba Walker and Marvin Williams scored 18 points apiece to lead the Charlotte Hornets to their third straight victory, 99-81 over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
The Miami Heat have been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season but are coming off a tough home loss to Washington.
Chris Bosh scored 21 points in his return to lead the Miami Heat to a 104-94 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Miami Heat this season.
The Miami Heat's season has entered crunch time, with a playoff spot now on the horizon instead of within their grasp.
Kemba Walker scored 15 points, Bismack Biyombo had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the surging Charlotte Hornets edged the Miami Heat 78-76 on Wednesday night.
The Miami Heat have been playing better of late, but on the second night of a back-to-back they'll be facing a team that has been trending upwards in a big way.
The Charlotte Hornets hadn't defeated the Heat in over four years before finally getting the best of them earlier this month.
Following a tough home loss on Tuesday night, the Miami Heat have a chance to get back on track when they visit a familiar foe on Wednesday.
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The Charlotte Bobcats have likely earned some respect around the NBA after hanging tough with the two-time defending champion Miami Heat.
LeBron James grabbed a basketball off a rack as he left the practice court Tuesday, then turned and took a 40-footer without so much as jumping. Swish. Seems like James and the Heat aren't worried about much right now. Their opponents in this Eastern Conference first-round series can't feel the same.
LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat used a late charge to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-88 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Huskies were punished for the mistakes made by players over the four previous years. While five players left the program, others remained loyal to UConn.
LeBron James had 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats for the 15th straight time, 104-96 in overtime Saturday night.
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It wasn't pretty, but the Miami Heat avoided a big letdown and got the win they needed.
Last week, drama for the Miami Heat was defined as having one shot to beat the Charlotte Bobcats. On Sunday night, it was defined as whether the Heat would enjoy the biggest win in franchise history.
