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It's been a crazy year for the Miami Heat.
When LeBron James bolted Miami to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he expressed a desire to help Kyrie Irving become one of the best point guards in the NBA.
For the first time in more than five years, the Miami Heat lost to the Toronto Raptors. The 102-92 win meant the Raptors snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Heat.
All-Star Kyle Lowry went on a profanity-laced tirade after the Toronto Raptors' latest loss, berating the team for getting off to a listless start against the defending champion.
In the midst of an intense playoff hunt, the Miami Heat will be without one of their key players on Wednesday.
Members of the Miami Heat received a welcomed sight before their game against the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Isaiah Thomas was in a considerable amount of postgame pain.
Chris Bosh still has no idea how he was able to play through the pain for so long, or why he wasn't scared to learn that his health was in serious trouble.
Even though their number of available bodies continues to dwindle, the Heat aren't letting injuries become an excuse for failure as they fight for an Eastern Conference playoff berth.
Michael Beasley signed a second 10-day contract with the Miami Heat on Sunday.
The Miami Heat's never say die attitude has become a major asset in recent games.
While the Sacramento Kings have been the worst road team in the Western Conference since late November, their futility in Miami goes back much further than 3 1/2 months.
The Miami Heat couldn't overcome a 35-point deficit, falling 99-97 to the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
It's been a forgettable five weeks for the Washington Wizards, who are looking to put another loss behind them Friday night when they host a Miami Heat team on the verge of its longest winning streak in over four months.
Dwyane Wade scored 25 points and added six assists, Hassan Whiteside grabbed 25 rebounds and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-94 on Wednesday night.
When Ray Allen chose not to sign with any teams prior to the 2014-15 season it was thought that the 10-time All-Star would eventually catch on with a title contender for another postseason run.
