Basketball News
Goran Dragic Out for Miami, Bam Adebayo May Not Be Fully Healthy
SLAMonline - 10 Oct 2020 01:43
While Bam Adebayo was able to take the floor for the Heat in their Game 4 loss to the Lakers, Goran Dragic was not. You could tell pregame that he was emotional about not being healthy enough to help his team. After the ...
This Miami Heat Player Rained 3-Pointers on the Lakers' Parade
The New York Times - 10 Oct 2020 14:00
The Los Angeles Lakers expected to win a championship on Friday, but they were denied by the hot shooting of Miami's Duncan Robinson (and, of course, Jimmy Butler).
Butler drained after win: 'Left it all out on floor'
ESPN - 10 Oct 2020 10:07
Heat star Jimmy Butler said he had "nothing" left in the tank after posting 35 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a 111-108 win over the Lakers to force a Game 6.
NBA: Two calls beneficial to Lakers missed in loss
ESPN - 10 Oct 2020 23:51
While the NBA upheld the two calls Lakers coach Frank Vogel questioned after the Miami Heat won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the league said Saturday that officials missed two calls that should have gone the Lakers' way.
Erik Spoelstra: Every Young Player Should Study Jimmy Butler
SLAMonline - 10 Oct 2020 23:33
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Jimmy Butler following Miami’s do-or-die victory over the Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday. “His will to win is remarkable,” Spoelstra said. “To do that in 47-pl...
Michael Jordan Joins NBA Foundation's Inaugural Board of Directors
SLAMonline - 10 Oct 2020 19:50
NBA legend Michael Jordan, who is currently the chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, has decided to take part in a worthy cause that was created through the partnership of the NBA Board of Governors and National Basketball...
Duncan Robinson Sets NBA Finals Record
SLAMonline - 10 Oct 2020 19:14
In Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, the back-and-forth battle between the Heat and Lakers--led by Jimmy Butler and LeBron James--made for one of the most entertaining Finals games in recent years. Aside from the superstar ...
Jimmy Butler Puts His Name in Elite Company With NBA Finals Performance
SLAMonline - 10 Oct 2020 18:35
With his exceptional play in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler has put himself in the same company as some of the most dominant wings in the history of the game. Per StatMuse’s Justin Kubtako, Butler is the first player to ...
Heat edge Lakers 111-108 in NBA Finals Game 5 win
InsideHoops - 10 Oct 2020 10:12
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miami HEAT (@miamiheat) on Oct 9, 2020 at 9:25pm PDT “The Miami Heat would not allow the coronation. They'd seen the preparations underway for a championship celebration, th...
Live Score and Updates of Lakers vs Heat Game 5
The New York Times - 10 Oct 2020 01:12
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can win the franchise's 17th championship tonight by beating the Miami Heat in Game 5.
With help from Mark Cuban, Delonte West begins rehab
InsideHoops - 10 Oct 2020 00:08
Former NBA player Delonte West has spent years majorly struggling with serious problems off the court. But finally, there’s good news. Here’s Boston.com reporting: Former Celtics guard Delonte West is taking the firs...