Additionally, the Heat’s role players stepped up in a big way, with Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Caleb Martin all scoring at least 15 points.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/heat-steal-game-1-with-record-breaking-quarter-shocking-celtics-in-eastern-conference-finals/

As he pushes through injuries, Caleb Martin already has made encouraging inroads in his role as the Heat’s starting power forward.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/06/ailing-caleb-martin-winning-over-heat-as-they-face-opponent-mulling-jae-crowders-future/

As in the Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/23/heat-offer-no-timetable-with-sidelined-lowry-yurtsevens-next-step-likely-in-g-league/

ASK IRA: Will Heat’s ground game have to move…

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/14/ask-ira-will-heats-ground-game-have-to-move-to-the-air-in-eastern-conference-finals/

Butler, who previously played on Thibodeau-coached teams with the Bulls and the Timberwolves, scorched the top-seeded Bucks for 98 points in the final two victories of the No. 8 Heat’s stunning five-game ousting in the opening round.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/tom-thibodeau-ready-for-old-understudy-jimmy-butler-in-knicks-heat-series/

Considering the Bulls have no players with the all-around talent of Jokic or the heart of the Heat’s Jimmy Butler, it would be a dangerous miscalculation if he’s wrong.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2023/5/27/23739748/copycat-league-nba-bulls-could-be-chasing-fools-gold

Despite the Heat’s valiant efforts to mount a comeback, the Nuggets had an answer for every scoring run.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/nuggets-dominate-heat-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-jokics-triple-double-leads-denver-to-victory/

For the Heat’s Max Strus, seen here before the Heat’s regular season finale, all he wants is to be able to gain his NBA footing.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/16/heats-strus-asking-for-a-friend-at-nba-and-maybe-should-consider-smaller-shoes-heat-draft-tie-to-be-broken-monday/

For the Heat’s Max Strus, seen here before the Heat’s regular season finale, all he wants is to be able to gain his NBA footing.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/16/heats-strus-asking-for-a-friend-at-nba-and-maybe-should-consider-smaller-shoes-heat-draft-tie-to-be-broken-monday/

He was a big help for the Heat’s frontcourt and had a hand in getting them to the NBA Finals.

Source: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2023/06/30/3-aging-veteran-free-agents-cavaliers-could-sign-short-term-deals/

How did the Nuggets fare against the Heat’s famed zone defense?

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/03/nuggets-podcast-nba-finals-game-1-rout-heat-game-2-preview/

In the first round, it meant preparing for the Milwaukee Bucks both with and without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who played 2 1/2 of the five games in the Heat’s 4-1 series win.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/29/again-plan-a-and-plan-b-for-heats-spoelstra-this-time-regarding-knicks-randle/

It also was the Heat’s 36th game decided by five or fewer points, five off the league all-time single-season record.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/06/heat-give-it-their-best-shot-in-130-128-comeback-victory-over-hawks/

Let’s break it down: Bank on the Heat’s scoring 10-plus points (-270) tonight.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/05/nba-ecf-boston-celtics-vs-miami-heat-game-4-same-game-parlay/

Lowry closed with 14 points and six assists in the Heat’s Dec. 14 victory in Oklahoma City.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/09/nba-says-correct-call-in-not-sending-heats-butler-to-line-at-finish-vs-nets-adebayo-wrist-mri-negative-lowry-out-tuesday/

Now the question becomes whether the Bulls have the Heat’s number.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/13/heat-bulls-with-plenty-of-subplots-but-desperation-ultimately-at-fridays-forefront/

Of the Heat’s injury report, prime concern at the moment is on Martin.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/28/heat-without-jimmy-butler-kevin-love-caleb-martin-vs-timberwolves/

The Heat’s Dewayne Dedmon argues with head coach Erik Spoelstra before storming off the court during the first half of their game against the Thunder.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/01/11/dedmon-ejected-after-bizarre-sideline-scene-in-miami/

The Heat’s standard roster is so flawed and limited (with Udonis Haslem taking one of the spots) that it only seems fair to Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro to give them the best possible running mates for the stretch run of the playoff race.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/18/ask-ira-is-orlando-robinsons-time-with-the-heat-winding-down/

The rub of the green was in Brown and the Heat’s favour early with the hard-hitting opener edging Behrendorff through slips for four three times in the first over.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-scorchers/bbl12-final-teen-accountant-lead-perth-scorchers-to-stunning-fifth-title-over-brave-brisbane-heat-c-9654224