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Happy Thanksgiving to all of those who celebrate! This is a time for gratitude, togetherness and appreciation for everything we have. Since we are in 2025, what are 25 things — related to the Miami Heat — that I am thankful for?! Here is my list! 1. Pat Riley instilling #HEATCulture™ Say what you want […] The post Miami Heat: 25 things to be thankful for in 2025 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Miami Heat a big run for their money, but could not emerge victorious, losing 103-106 in a tight tussle. Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with a combined 50 points. Tyler Herro was awesome for the Heat as he returned from injury, dropping 29 big ones. NBA.com Box […]
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Milwaukee Bucks: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Milwaukee Bucks: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA CUP GAMETHREAD: Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) @ Miami Heat (12-6) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat close Emirates Cup group stage play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat enter Wednesday night’s matchup at 12-6 with a 2-1 record in Emirates Cup play. However, for cup play, point differential matters a lot — and the Heat are a plus-46 after their dominant 36-point win over the Chicago […] The post What must happen for Heat to advance to the Emirates Cup knockout stage? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat, winners of five straight games and eight of their last 10, will look to keep their success going in another NBA Cup matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks at home. In addition to Miami’s recent streak, they have risen to the third seed in the wide open Eastern Conference at a 12-6 […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat hosting Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks amid win streak appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
We are one month into the 2025-26 Miami Heat season, with the Heat sitting at 12-6 as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. The only teams above Miami to date are the Detroit Pistons — on a 13-game win streak — and the Toronto Raptors. It’s still too early to make any sort […] The post POLL: How would you grade the Miami Heat’s first month? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA Cup action returns tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks play the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. The Bucks remain undefeated in group play and are hopeful this trend continues and springboards them back into winning ways after losing their last five games, including a 12-point loss to a very shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team […]
At this time last year, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware was scrapping and clawing for minutes in Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. In fact, the then-rookie played a total of 47 minutes across his first eight games, not exceeding 14 minutes in any one of them. His role was far from consistent, but the 7-foot center was […] The post Recent stretch from Heat big giving team ‘so much confidence’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks played their last game before breaking for Thanksgiving, losing to the Miami Heat by a final score of 106-102. Although the once-venomous rivalry between these two teams has waned some, losing to Miami to fall even further below .500 is a sour note the Mavs will look to rectify on Friday when […]
The Orlando Magic (10-8) take on the Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The matchup airs on NBC/Peacock. Their last time out, the Magic lost 138-129 to the Celtics on Sunday. The 76ers’ most recent contest was a 127-117 loss to the Heat on Sunday. Jett Howard scored a team-high 30 points for the Magic in the loss. Tyrese Maxey scored a team-best 27 points for the 76ers in the loss. When is Magic vs. 76ers? This game between the Magic and 76ers is schedul...
It wasn’t pretty, but the Miami Heat escaped the second night of a back-to-back against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, 106-102. Miami shot just 44.7 percent from the floor and made just five of its 27 3-point attempts, yet still escaped with a win. Those five threes were the fewest in a single game this […] The post Heat squeak by Mavericks 106-102 in Tyler Herro’s return appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks (5-14) missed an opportunity on Monday when their comeback attempt came up just short against the Miami Heat (12-6), 106-102, at Kaseya Center. P.J. Washington led all scorers with 27 points and pulled down eight rebounds in the loss, while Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points and seven boards in […]
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report Miami Heat: Vladislav Goldin (G-League) — OUT Tyler Herro (ankle) — AVAILABLE Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT Nikola Jovic (hip) — OUT Norman Powell (hip) —OUT Andrew Wiggins (hip) — OUT Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis (calf) — OUT Dante […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Dallas Mavericks (5-13) @ Miami HEAT (11-6) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks (5-13) visit the Miami Heat (11-6) on Monday to start off their week. Dallas has just one road win and are coming off a loss at home to the Memphis Grizzlies. Miami has lost just one game at home and they’re riding a four game win streak. Here’s the main things you […]
There’s a moment in Thinking Basketball’s newest video where Ben Taylor points out that the average NBA team sets 55 ball screens per 100 possessions. Memphis last year posted the lowest number ever tracked at 34. The 2025–26 Miami Heat? Twelve. Twelve screens per 100 possessions. That’s not just a stylistic choice — that’s a […]
Plenty of surprises have arisen a month into the NBA season. The middle of the East, in particular, has been better than expected. All three of Philly, Miami, and Toronto occupy playoff or play-in spots, when the Heat were the only ones who made it last year. So, what’s changed? In Philly, it’s been a […]
After three straight bottom-third finishes offensively, the Miami Heat had to reinvent their whole offense. With the help of consultant Noah LaRoche — previously in Memphis — the Miami Heat prioritized a fast-paced, free-flowing offense that prioritized spacing and paint touches. The change is paying off. Through 17 games, the Heat are leading the NBA […] The post Why Davion Mitchell’s rim pressure is important for Heat’s offense appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat return home to square off with the Dallas Mavericks on the second night of a back-to-back inside Kaseya Center at 7:30 p.m. EST. Winners of four-straight, Miami (11-6) is five games above .500 for the first time since 2023-24. The Heat owns the league’s 12th-best offense, fourth-best defense, 10th-best effective field goal […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to stay hot against Mavericks, as Tyler Herro returns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks (5-13) kick off a four-game road trip with a 6:30 CST tip against the Miami Heat (11-6) Monday at the Kaseya Center. Miami returns home riding a four-game win streak after beating Philadelphia Sunday 127-117, in a game it never trailed. Dallas dropped two of the three games comprising its most recent […]
Believe it or not, it gets better for the Miami Heat. It’s official: Tyler Herro will be returning to the Heat lineup Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Sunday evening. Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds first reported last week about the possibility of the 6-foot-5 guard returning on Monday. Herro, […] The post Tyler Herro to make season debut Monday against Mavericks appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat extended their win streak to four with a 127-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers inside Xfinity Mobile Arena Sunday afternoon. This win marks their first four-game win streak of the season. They have not won four straight since they won six straight in March of 2025. It’s also the 8th game of […] The post Heat secure 127-117 win over 76ers, extend win streak to four appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Who amongst us hasn’t started out sluggish early on a Sunday? The Sixers lost to the Miami Heat 127-117 Sunday afternoon. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers in scoring, putting up 27 points on 10-of-27 shooting. He played the whole game tugging at his shoulder, and went back to the locker room holding it once the […]
When: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Philadelphia 76ers: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Philadelphia 76ers: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (10-6) @ Philadelphia 76ers (9-6) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Game Details When: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers