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Heat are ailing, insist NBA Finals vs. Lakers aren’t over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team’s starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in Game 2 of the NBA ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

The Miami Heat were not only badly beaten. They were beaten up. Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played thro...

DATE: Sep 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers, LeBron James roll in Game 1 of NBA Finals against Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — LeBron James finally got an easy Game 1 in the NBA Finals. A very easy one, at that. Anthony Davis scored 34 points in his finals debut, James ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Adam Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Wednesday that the league’s hope is to begin next season with teams in their home arenas and with fans in the seats, though c...

DATE: Sep 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Comeback crew: Nuggets leave bubble with newfound respect

DENVER — With bags on his back, Nikola Jokic playfully swerved his way through the crowd of family and friends gathered at the airport terminal. The Denver Nuggets finally returne...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers, Heat start preparations for NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Bam Adebayo woke up on Monday with the realization that only two teams still have a chance to win this season’s NBA championship. Goosebumps kicked in at ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Heat oust Celtics, move to NBA Finals against LeBron James’ Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It was exactly one year ago Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he wanted to be part of the t...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

LeBron James leads Lakers into NBA Finals past Denver Nuggets

Bubble run comes to an end for Denver

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Celtics control second half

Boston stays alive to force Game 6

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Another NBA Finals await LeBron James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

Critical Game 5 on Saturday

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers beat Nuggets in a big Game 4

Denver in familiar spot down 3-1

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Herro ball: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Tyler Herro should still be in college. He’s not, but is still a student. He carries a red spiral-bound notebook with him at all times, jotting down notes...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports