Heat’s Spoelstra vows to ‘quiet all the distractions’ after Butler suspension, says, ‘I’m not a clickbait type of coach’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 5, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

MIAMI — Moments after the Miami Heat said Saturday that coach Erik Spoelstra would not comment on the seven-game team suspension issued Friday to forward Jimmy Butler, Spoelstra on Saturday commented on the situation prior to his team’s game against the Utah Jazz at Kaseya Center. “I know there’s been a lot over the last 48 hours that has happened,” Spoelstra opened. “We’re just going to focus on tonight, want to quiet all the distractions. Enough has been said. “We have clarity and we’re just going to focus on this group in the locker room, that’s what I want them to focus on. We can quiet...

Winderman’s view: Without a fully engaged Jimmy Butler an outlook as bleak as loss to Pacers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers: – No, we’re not going to go through the Heat mantra that last season was painted on the court during City Edition nights. – You know, the one about, “Hardest working . . . ” – But do consider each one of those touchstones and then consider Jimmy Butler’s performances the past two nights. – Yes, illness can sap. – And 13 days off requires a degree of build up. – But after missing 10 of the season’s first 30 games, something more could, would and should be expected. – This, of course, comes...

Heat fall flat in defenseless 128-115 loss to Pacers, with Butler again passive

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

MIAMI – For a second consecutive night, the edge from Jimmy Butler was missing. For the first time in a while, the defense also was missing. For the Miami Heat, that proved too much to overcome in a 128-115 loss Thursday night to the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. In falling for only the second time in their last nine home games, the Heat proved unable to contain the Pacers’ pace and ball movement as well as an inability to contain Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton. Indiana closed at .531 from the field and 17 of 40 on 3-pointers, with Hailiburton finishing with 33 points and a season-high...

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Kel’el Ware offers statement in win against rookie rival

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 2, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 119-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans: – When it came to rookie big men Wednesday night at Kaseya Center, the hype clearly was with Pelicans center Yves Missi, the No. 21 pick out of Baylor. – Entering the night, Missi stood first among rookies in double-doubles and rebounds per game, third in blocks per game. – Such are the benefits of playing time. – Albeit while losing. – By contrast, Heat first-round pick Kel’el Ware, the No. 15 pick out of Indiana, has largely had to bide his time. – But Wednesday, as the Heat...

Jimmy Butler returns as Tyler Herro’s 32 lift Heat over Pelicans 119-108

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 2, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

MIAMI – There was no middle ground for the Miami Heat in this one: either make it four victories in their last five games, or become the rarest of victims in the NBA – a loser to the New Orleans Pelicans. As a matter of perspective, the Pelicans entered on a 10-game losing streak, with losses in 19 of their previous 20 and without a road victory since their road opener on Oct. 25. Against that backdrop, the Heat went up 17 early, saw all but one point of that lead melt away before emerging with a 119-108 victory Wednesday night at Kaseya Center, never trailing. With Jimmy Butler back in the...

Winderman’s view: Heat show fight in Houston; will fight up the standings follow?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 30, 2024. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets: – So much of this game said so much about who the Heat are and what they want to be. – When push came to shove, they pushed and shoved. – Showing, just like the victory a few Sundays back against Cleveland, that the fight remains. – But it also showed how difficult it can be at times. – This one as much of a struggle at times as Saturday’s loss in Atlanta. – This time they made shots. – And, so, ballgame. – But as a possible future without Jimmy Butler is considered, this one also showed...

Heat get physical and feisty in pushing past Rockets 104-100 behind Herro’s 27

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 30, 2024. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

A reasonable New Year’s resolution for the Miami Heat? Aspiring to something more than average. Sunday night in Houston moved Erik Spoelstra’s team in that direction, in a feisty display. With guard Tyler Herro continuing to thrive as both a leading man and a complete contributor and with backup big man Nikola Jovic also filling out the boxscore, the Heat pushed past the Rockets 104-100 at Target Center to make it three victories in their past four games. While 16-14 might not have been the ultimate goal at the New Year’s break, with the Heat 19-13 a year ago at the same break, this had the...

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Spoelstra vents prior to loss in Atlanta about Kings coaching move

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 29, 2024. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

ATLANTA — Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday’s 120-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks: – Typically emotion can be difficult to muster for an afternoon game. – Prior to Saturday’s tipoff, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra joked about the potential need for another cup of coffee. – But he was plenty caffeinated when asked about the Kings’ Friday decision to dismiss coach Mike Brown less than two years after Brown led Sacramento to the playoffs and was named NBA Coach of the Year. – For Spoelstra, this was personal. – “I texted with him last night,” Spoelstra said. “It’s just a really...

Winderman’s view: Gritty, grimy and necessary as Heat offer Orlando payback

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 27, 2024. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

ORLANDO — Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 89-88 victory over the Orlando Magic: – Because this is who they are. – And who they have to be. – Tyler Herro with the dramatics. – And a lot of grit and grime otherwise. – Even with Jimmy Butler. – Or, in this case, without. – No, not pretty. – But needed. – Especially after a day of Butler-a-go-go. – Granted the Magic were without their two best players. – But who is going to be picky after what happened last time in this building? – No, this team does not score with grace or ease. – Especially amid a struggle like...

Tyler Herro steps up with winner as Heat down Magic 89-88 in Butler’s absence

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 27, 2024. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

ORLANDO – This time the Miami Heat turned the tables five days after blowing a 25-point lead in this building five nights earlier. In dramatic fashion, no less. Battling back from a 17-point deficit Thursday night at Kia Center, Erik Spoelstra’s team found a way in the absence of Jimmy Butler, winning on a Tyler Herro 19-foot jumper that closed the scoring with five-tenths of a second to play. Heat 89, Magic 88 – with the game ending with Magic guard Jalen Suggs off with a 3-pointer just before the closing buzzer. It was a rugged, gritty, at times painful experience, as Spoelstra had...

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