Closing kick propels Heat into Round 2 of NBA playoffs
Miami vs. New York, again. It's happening, Jimmy Butler is one of the biggest reasons why.
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Miami vs. New York, again. It's happening, Jimmy Butler is one of the biggest reasons why.
Jimmy Butler scored 42 points and the Miami Heat staged a second straight stunning fourth-quarter rally before winning 128-126 in overtime at Milwaukee in Game 5 to cap an upset of the top-seeded Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Butler scored 56 points against the Bucks Monday night, Heat take 3-1 in the first-round series
Jimmy Butler scored a Miami playoff-record 56 points, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to put the NBA's top overall seed on the brink of early elimination.
Both hoping to break that win-one-lose-one trend
Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before leaving with a sore glute following a hard fall, and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Brook Lopez scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 24 and the hot-shooting Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence while trouncing the Miami Heat 138-122, tying their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and the Miami Heat capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo's early exit to beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 130-117 in an Eastern Conference playoff opener featuring two notable injuries.
The 9-year-old was credited with helping the Bulls win over the Raptors. Now, United hopes for a repeat in Miami.
Trae Young scored 25 points, Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks grabbed the No. 7 in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat..
Udonis Haslem scored 24 points in his final regular-season game, Duncan Robinson added 20 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by topping the Orlando Magic 123-110 on Sunday.
Daniel Gafford had 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat 114-108 in a meeting of short-handed teams.
Immanuel Quickly scored 24 points, Quentin Grimes had 23 and the New York Knicks moved closer to a postseason berth and sent the Miami Heat closer to the play-in tournament with a 101-92 victory.
Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 22 points and a career-high 12 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 106-92.
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, Tyler Herro scored 14 of his 22 in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat moved closer to escaping play-in tournament range by beating the New York Knicks 127-120.
Bam Adebayo scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 24 and the Miami Heat enjoyed a rare easy win by topping the Memphis Grizzlies 138-119 on Wednesday night.
Love will sign with the Heat for the remainder of the season once he clears waivers
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office on Tuesday confirmed to CBS Miami that misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire.
Luka Doncic had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks turned up the defensive intensity in a 115-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Kevin Durant took two big hits in the second half.
Bam Adebayo had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Tyler Herro added 23 points and Victor Oladipo had 15
Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat got back to .500 by holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-110 on Monday night.
Tyrese Haliburton hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds and finished with a career-high 43 points, helping the Indiana Pacers to a 111-108 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night
Stoudemire was arrested Saturday at his Brickell home after he was accused of slapping one of his teen daughters
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
Authorities say a Miami Gardens man was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on another pursuit just hours after being released from jail on similar charges.
MDSO said the deputy was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
Authorities say a Miami Gardens man was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on another pursuit just hours after being released from jail on similar charges.
MDSO said the deputy was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.