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The Miami Heat dropped Game 5 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals by a final score of 93-80. It is the second consecutive game Miami scored less than 85 points. Their offensive struggles could spell the end of their season if they don’t things around as soon as possible. Jimmy Butler and […]

With the chance to take a 3-1 series lead against the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat absolutely collapsed and were pummeled on Monday night in Game 4, losing 102-82. Erik Spoelstra’s squad came out flat and had their worst first quarter of the entire season, getting outscored 29-11. There are so many different players who […]

In April, the Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart was announced as the first guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award since the 1995-96 season. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo finished fourth in voting and received first-place votes. Five weeks later, the two are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals. The […]

When Jimmy Butler was forced to sit out the second half of Game 3 against the Boston Celtics because of a knee injury, it was Bam Adebayo who took over and led the Miami Heat to victory. Naturally after witnessing such incredible performance, Chris Bosh has nothing but high praise for the big man. Adebayo […]

Coming off a disastrous Game 2 loss in the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat bounced back with a truly improbable 109-103 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3. The Heat built a 26-point cushion in the first half because of their phenomenal defense and spectacular outside shooting. Jimmy Butler missed the second […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was quiet for the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, only tallying 16 points total in Games 1 and 2 combined. The Heat needed more from Bam, and everybody knew it. Well, Adebayo showed up in a big way in Saturday’s shocking Game 3 win, putting up 31 […]

The Boston Celtics dismantled the Miami Heat in Game 2. In all reality, other than a third quarter that saw the Heat outscore the Celtics 39-14 in Game 1, Boston has been in control through the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nonetheless, Miami was fortunate to earn a split at home. But […]

The Miami Heat did not know what hit them in Game 2 as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 127-102 blowout win on Thursday night. This was exactly what Bam Adebayo thought of his team’s performance in their embarrassing loss on their own home floor. According to the Heat big man, his team just couldn’t […]

We are all about to get treated to what should be an epic Eastern Conference Finals showdown between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday and already, the smack talking has begun. Heat star Bam Adebayo has taken one of the first shots here as he sent a special […]

The Miami Heat produced a convincing series victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat will face off with the Boston Celtics with their championship aspirations on the line.   It has been clear how important the dominance of Jimmy Butler has been to the Heat’s success […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has been playing out of his mind right now. As a matter of fact, some might even argue that he’s been the best player in the entire NBA throughout the postseason. Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, however, believes that Butler hasn’t even reached his peak. According to the Miami big man, […]

Just a win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat will look to finish business in the second round this Friday on the road versus the Philadelphia 76ers? Is this the end for the Sixers? Or, will the Heat send Joel Embiid and company on an early vacation? With that said, […]

The Miami Heat took one to the chin during Thursday night’s Game 3 clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jimmy Butler was the only Heat star who played a solid contest, finishing with a team-high 33 points. But the rest of the team was ice-cold throughout the game. Kyle Lowry finished with a goose egg in […]

After winning the first two contests of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat suffered a lopsided loss in Game 3 as Joel Embiid finally made his return. The star big man has yet to be in the pink of health though his presence surely uplifted the spirits of his teammates and made […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

The Miami Heat took care of business once again in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, cruising to a 119-103 victory to take a 2-0 series lead as Joel Embiid continues to watch helplessly due to his injuries. What should have been an incredible series has been a laugher so far after the Heat won […]

The Miami Heat took care of business in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, running away with a 106-92 victory thanks to a big second half. While the Heat are still missing Kyle Lowry, they caught a break with Joel Embiid’s facial injury that currently has him sidelined. Miami jumped out to a quick 14-point […]

The Miami Heat played Game 5 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks without both Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, but that was no problem. The Heat held off the Hawks in a 97-94 victory, earning a 4-1 series win to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami did it with yet another sterling defensive […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young went off on the referees after their Game 2 loss against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The All-Star point guard was complaining about how the game officials allegedly let the Heat players “be as physical as they are and not call fouls,” which apparently, did not sit too well […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not happy Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo didn’t even make it to the Top 3 finalists for Defensive Player of the Year. The Heat were the fourth-best defensive team in the NBA during the 2021-22 regular season, and Adebayo was a big reason for that. He anchored […]

Draymond Green has found success both on and off the court this season. He’s helped the Warriors get to the playoffs where they now hold a 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets in the first round. On the other hand, he’s also running a highly-successful podcast that has gained traction over the past several months. […]

The Miami Heat crushed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. However, Heat star Bam Adebayo landed on the Game 2 injury report as questionable with a quad contusion. This has fans wondering if Bam Adebayo is playing tonight vs. the Hawks in Game 2. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV […]

The Miami Heat made easy work of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series matchup on Sunday, 115-91. It looks like the Heat could come into Game 2 shorthanded, though, with no less than six players showing up on their injury report. Bam Adebayo is the most prominent name on the list […]

The finalists for the NBA awards were announced on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for some big-named snubs to voice their displeasure. Among the notable absences from the Defensive Player of the Year shortlist was Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, who failed to get the nod ahead of Phoenix’s Mikal Bridges, Boston’s Marcus Smart, […]

It’s that time of the year again in the NBA! With the NBA announcing the finalists for their major awards, discussions and debates are starting to heat up. Will Nikola Jokic win the MVP again, or can Joel Embiid snag his first trophy? Will a guard finally win Defensive Player of the Year. Who will […]

The Miami Heat are preparing for Game 1 of their opening series in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday as they face the Atlanta Hawks. There was initially a bit of concern that big man Bam Adebayo could miss out after he entered COVID-19 protocols on April 9th, ultimately missing the season finale. However, it appears […]

The Miami Heat officially know who their first-round opponent will be in the NBA Playoffs after the Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday as the Heat begin what is hopefully a Finals run. Erik Spoelstra’s squad finished as the top dog in the East during the […]

Bam Adebayo is the face of the Miami Heat franchise right now. As it turns out, however, the 24-year-old has much higher hopes than just being this team’s cornerstone superstar. According to Adebayo himself, he wants to be considered as one of the GOATs of the franchise once he decides to call it a career […]

Miami Heat have locked in the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Taking the top spot means they will face a team in the first round that is more tired than them after playing two games in the play-in tournament. The Heat’s rest time will be important in several ways. It will allow them to […]

The Miami Heat own the top spot in the Eastern Conference. While that usually means that they get the easiest matchup plus homecourt advantage in the first round, it’s a little different this season with the Brooklyn Nets ominously lurking as a potential eight-seed. Are the Heat giving a side glance at what’s going on […]

With the NBA season quickly winding down, several individual accolades are set to be handed out in June. While the MVP award is usually the one garnering the most attention, there is quite the battle for DPOY as well. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is well in the running, but the likes of Marcus […]

The first round of the playoffs in the East could present some of the most enticing matchups of the entire postseason. The Miami Heat are close to finally securing the top seed in the conference, but they could be facing one of the toughest teams in the East if Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets […]

After being swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs last year, the Miami Heat were at one point running through the Eastern Conference this season, on track to finish with the number one seed. Injuries have been a factor for Miami since 2021-22 tipped off, but coach Erik Spoelstra has […]

The Miami Heat are a top contender in the Eastern Conference but they have a tough road to the title. They are currently the top seed but only 5.5 games separate them currently from the no. 7 Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics are all within one game of each […]

The Miami Heat are flying high at the top of the Eastern Conference and continue to be one of the best defensive teams in the Association as well. A big reason for that is big man Bam Adebayo, who is locking it down on a nightly basis down low and emerging as a legitimate candidate […]

The Miami Heat unraveled badly against an injury-riddled Golden State Warriors team. They let the Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, light up the third quarter and take a 19-point lead. Miami regained the lead but lost it in the fourth quarter and never got it back. The main takeaway […]

When it comes to the best defenders in the NBA, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert and Giannis Antetokounmpo get mentioned often. Steve Kerr, however, believes Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is in the same class as the rest. “I think he’s in that mix now,” Kerr told ClutchPoints. “I think the versatility […]

It’s a battle of top teams in the Eastern Conference as the Miami Heat travel north to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. The Heat is coming off a 120-108 at the FTX Arena in South Florida. Miami officially clinched the Southeast […]

After the Miami Heat won the 2012 championship, teams across the league began increasingly following their blueprint of small-ball, pace and space. Big men were forced to adapt as a result, expanding their repertoire to become outside shooters and capable of defending quick guards on the perimeter. Some bigs have been unable to flourish in […]