Winderman’s view: Caleb Martin again makes you notice, an encouraging sign in Heat win

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 7, 2023. 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 112-103 victory over to the Toronto Raptors: – There are times when numbers can be empty calories. – Particularly first-half numbers. – But for Caleb Martin, this was different. – His 23 first-half points not only already were a season single-game scoring high, but rekindled visions of what he showed in last season’s Eastern Conference finals. – The Heat need that Martin, as they sort through starting options at power forward. – And Martin needs that Martin, with free agency looming at season’s end. – In the wake of offseason knee...

A pair of Robinsons help guide shorthanded Heat past Raptors 112-103

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 7, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

TORONTO – This time, the track meet only lasted for the first two quarters. And then a grind. As seemingly always is the case when the Miami Heat play the Toronto Raptors. So even after going up 15 in the first quarter, 14 in the third quarter and 10 early in the fourth, the Heat found themselves again fighting to the finish against the Raptors. Having lost two of their previous three at a pace seemingly beyond their pedigree, the Heat this time stepped up defensively in the second half and got the halfcourt scoring needed in the fourth quarter to put it away in a 112-103 victory at Scotiabank...

Winderman’s view: Nothing wrong with Heat at 10-7 after 12 of first 17 on road

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

NEW YORK — Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday night’s 112-97 loss to the Brooklyn Nets: – If not for a pair of blown 21-point leads, this could have been a 4-1 trip. – Instead, 2-3. – But there still is upside. – With Saturday closing the Heat’s opening run of 12 of 17 on the road, 10-7 hardly is the worst outcome. – Yes, some got away. – But this wasn’t in that category. – This was making sure Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were right for what comes next. – An actual homestand. – No, the competition over these first 17 hardly was overwhelming, but the travel was. – So rest,...

Heat come to end of road without Butler, Adebayo in 112-97 loss to Nets

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

NEW YORK – What does it look like without any of your top four scorers? For the Miami Heat, it looked like Saturday night’s 112-97 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Playing in the injury absences of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson, the Heat performed like a bunch of imperfect strangers, closing with 18 turnovers, the most by a Nets opponent this season, and lacking a consistent source of offense other than the 22 points provided forward Caleb Martin and the from by rookie wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Heat also got eight points and a season-high-tying 10 rebounds...

Kyle Lowry leads Heat past Cavaliers in Bam Adebayo’s absence 129-96

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 23, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

CLEVELAND – Already two weeks into playing without half of their starting backcourt, the Miami Heat also played Wednesday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse without their entire starting power rotation. No Tyler Herro, no Bam Adebayo, no Kevin Love. No matter. In an inspired effort that ended with only nine players available, the Heat pushed past the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-96 for their ninth victory in their last seven games. With two leading men out, point guard Kyle Lowry loaded up on 3-pointers early and kept going from there, closing with a season-nigh 28 points, including seven 3-pointers,...

Winderman’s view: A familiar Heat result – We Have Enough 1, Doubt 0

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 23, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

CLEVELAND – Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 129-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers: – We Have Enough 1, Doubt 0. – It’s almost as if this is who the Heat are. – So no Bam Adebayo? – Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson step up to the moment. – After barely stepping on the court previously. – Against one of the NBA’s biggest frontcourts, the Heat somewhat managed to stand tallest Wednesday night, as Adebayo rested recurring hip soreness. – So Bryant did enough. – Robinson did enough. – And, yes, the Heat had enough, even on a night there also was no Tyler Herro...

Winderman’s view: Highsmith again a catalyst as Heat keep on rolling

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 15, 2023. 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 Tuesday night’s 111-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets: – Sometimes it’s the little things. – At the end of a week on the road, that often can make the difference. – Tuesday night, it was Haywood Highsmith making that difference. – Injected into the starting lineup to add vitality to the mix, Highsmith did that again against the Hornets. – This time it was four first-half steals. – A total that matched his career single-game high. – He also converted 3-pointers when needed. – And basically never stopped moving. – In a starting lineup with Jimmy...

Heat ace 4-0 trip, extend win streak to six with 111-105 victory in Charlotte

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 15, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

CHARLOTTE – What could have been a road to ruin continues to be a road to redemption, with the Miami Heat acing the first of two extended trips this month, closing out a 4-0 road run with a 111-105 victory Tuesday night over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. In extending their winning streak to six, the Heat overcame an early 11-point deficit, foul trouble for their point guards and shaky early 3-point shooting. Their reward? A one-game homestand – Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center – before a five-game trip opening Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. Amid their season-opening...

Winderman’s view: Duncan Robinson continues as revelation, leads Heat vs. Spurs

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 13, 2023. 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 118-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs: – Duncan Robinson. – Value contract. – For all that has been uneven for the Heat at the start of this season, the ultimate revelation has been Duncan Robinson. – Because it hasn’t just been Robinson at the arc. – It also has been Robinson inside the arc. – As it was again Sunday. – On this night, as much of a threat as Bam Adebayo. – Yes, there still will be nights when the shot is off. – As there are for most 3-point shooters. – Which was the case Saturday in Atlanta for Robinson. – But...

Heat overcome 19-point deficit, extend win streak to five with 118-113 decision in San Antonio

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 13, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

The exhaustion was legitimate, the Heat playing in San Antonio on the second night of a back-to-back set that began with Saturday night’s victory in Atlanta. The challenge was tangible, Tyler Herro remaining out with his ankle sprain and Kyle Lowry, at 37, given the night off for rest. But the groove is real. Very real. So for the first time in two seasons, the Miami Heat are on a five-game winning streak. Overcoming an early 19-point deficit and embracing the return of Jimmy Butler after he was missing a night earlier for personal reasons, the Heat pushed past the Spurs 118-113 Sunday night...

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