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Rivalry renewed for the Eastern Conference Finals

After beating the Bucks in five games, the Miami Heat booked a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will matchup against the Boston Celtics. Its another chapter in a historic rivalry between the two clubs. I have a feeling Boston will flame out against the Heat in six. I know what you’re thinking…Continue reading “Rivalry renewed for the Eastern Conference Finals”

Get your brooms ready! Heat on verge of ending series early

If you’re not a Heat fan, don’t read this post. If you don’t like to clean, don’t read this post. Heck, if you don’t like brooms, don’t read this post. After Thursday’s win over the Pacers, the Heat are in prime position to close this series early. While it’s early to make this prediction, MiamiContinue reading “Get your brooms ready! Heat on verge of ending series early”

Miami faces Indiana in first round of playoffs

After Friday’s game against the Pacers, Miami sits at fourth in the conference. According to standings, Miami will face the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. This will be the fifth time Miami will face Indiana. This time, however, the winner takes all in a best of 7 series. In the lastContinue reading “Miami faces Indiana in first round of playoffs”

Five thoughts about the Heat vs Celtics

Miami narrows the gap After suffering a bitter loss to the Toronto Raptors, Miami held on to a slim victory over the Boston Celtics. Miami had a slight advantage over the Celtics in Field Goal Percentage as well as 3PT Percentage. The Boston Celtics fought back from a 12-point deficit but ultimately came up short.Continue reading “Five thoughts about the Heat vs Celtics”

5 thoughts about the Heat vs Nuggets

Efficient when it counts One of the ways Miami came away with the win is thanks to their Field Goal Percentage. They converted 55% of their shots while Denver only converted 43%. The Heat was able to go back to their bread and butter, knocking down 13 threes compared to the Nuggets who had eight.Continue reading “5 thoughts about the Heat vs Nuggets”

Heat versus Nuggets Preview

It’s the first official game for the Heat since the restart and they will already have their hands full in this matchup. Denver (43-22 Overall, 26-13 Conf) comes into the game with a deeper roster. All-Star center Nikola Jokic has made gradual improvements with conditioning in the scrimmage matches after contracting COVID-19. The Nuggets willContinue reading “Heat versus Nuggets Preview”

5 thoughts about the Heat versus Jazz Scrimmage

The Rust continuesMany players on both teams had rusty performances in the matchup. For the Heat, they converted 41% from the field where Utah concerted 44%. Both teams struggled from behind the arc. Miami made 11 threes out of 43 attempts while Utah making 14 out of 40. Olynyk and Herro go offKelly Olynyk andContinue reading “5 thoughts about the Heat versus Jazz Scrimmage”

The NBA is Back!

This is not a drill people! Finally, the moment that fans have been waiting all summer since the COVID shutdown. The NBA will begin their restart plan tonight beginning with a series of scrimmages before resuming their remaining schedule. The season resume tonight with the Utah Jazz versus the New Orleans Pelicans following with theContinue reading “The NBA is Back!”

Second Heat Player tests positive to Coronavirus

According to Ira Winderman, a second Heat player has tested positive to the Coronavirus. Thus, causing the Miami Heat to stop workouts at its practice facility. This is the second player to have tested positive for the virus after Forward Derrick Jones Jr. tested positive. Due to privacy request, the player has not been identified.Continue reading “Second Heat Player tests positive to Coronavirus”

Jones Jr tests positive for COVID-19

After being tested positive for COVID-19, Heat Forward Derrick Jones Jr will not travel with the Heat to Orlando for the NBA restart season. Instead, Jones Jr will be quarantined for two weeks as part of the COVID-19 protocol. Jones Jr. is one of 16 players who tested positive for the coronavirus. This bitter newsContinue reading “Jones Jr tests positive for COVID-19”