tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46629642314367351172024-03-14T02:54:14.384-07:00Miami Heat DevotionAn Unabashedly Pro-Miami Heat BlogShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-43588587607665507542013-03-22T19:18:00.001-07:002017-07-16T12:24:31.379-07:00(Not) Missing out on Gordon Heyward I for one totally don't mind that the Heat weren't able to sign Gordon Heyward. We would have had to pay him quite a bit considering we've been developing guys who turned into quality contributors on the cheap.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-72194231706374558642012-11-16T07:26:00.001-08:002012-11-16T07:26:33.786-08:00Miami Heat 98 - Denver Nuggets 93<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qjlvnM66ue4" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /> The Heat won in Denver for the first time in 10 years, on the second night of a back-to-back, despite the absence of Dwyane Wade and finishing without Mario Chalmers behind a big night from Lebron James by the score of 98 - 93. Lebron had 27 points 12 assists and 7 rebounds. Shane Battier contributed 18 points entirely on 3-pointers.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-43145973084110666892012-11-15T07:36:00.000-08:002012-11-15T07:36:09.362-08:00Heat 100 - LA Clippers 107<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dCMLSyEP3GA" width="560"></iframe>
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The Miami Heat were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 at the Staples Center on Wednesday night. Lebron James scored 30 points but it wasn't enough as Chris Paul led the Clips with 16 points and 10 assists. Blake Griffin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Clippers guard Jamal Crawford scored 22 off the bench. Ray Allen added 14 and Rashard Lewis 11 for the Heat.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-3511680165929392522012-11-13T06:50:00.002-08:002012-11-13T06:50:52.344-08:00Heat 113 - Rockets 110<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oIMEa1VKLc4" width="560"></iframe>
<br /> The Miami Heat completed a late rally to defeat the Houston Rockets 113-110 on Monday night in Texas. Lebron James ended with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, with 32 points coming after halftime in a major effort to avoid consecutive road losses. Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 19 points as the Heat shot 51% from the field.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-53369691558594462012-11-12T05:20:00.002-08:002012-11-12T05:20:53.973-08:00Lakers turn down Phil Jackson Somehow, someway, the Lakers, in one of their most mystifying moves ever, have turned down Phil Jackson for their open head coaching position in favor of Mike D'Antoni. What?ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-33290072937160701562012-11-11T17:45:00.000-08:002012-11-11T17:45:33.992-08:00Heat 86 - Grizzlies 104 The Miami Heat were defeated 104-86 by the Grizzlies in Memphis Sunday Night. Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup after missing Friday's game in Atlanta with a cold. Lebron James had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Chris Bosh scored 22. The loss snapped the Heat's four game winning streak.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-82644980063848399202012-11-09T19:36:00.000-08:002012-11-09T19:36:26.740-08:00Heat 95 - Hawks 89 The Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 95 - 89 in Atlanta behind an almost triple-double from Lebron James who had 21 points 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Chris Bosh had 24 points in the Heat's fourth straight win. Dwyane Wade didn't play because of a cold.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-27187510473909617232012-11-07T19:56:00.000-08:002012-11-07T19:56:46.217-08:00Nets 73 - Heat 103 The Miami Heat soundly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 103-73 with a strong balanced attack Wednesday Night. Lebron James barely missed a triple double with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Dwyane Wade shot 10 of 14 from the field to score 22 and the Heat remained undefeated at home.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-7522577431806041762012-11-05T19:14:00.000-08:002012-11-05T19:14:51.920-08:00Suns 99 - Heat 124 The Miami Heat defeated the Phoenix Suns, featuring former first-round Heat pick Michael Beasley, Monday night by a score of 124-99. Lebron James led the Heat with 23 points and 11 rebounds, Dwyane Wade added 22, and Mario Chalmers distributed 11 assists.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-87296182162360884172012-11-03T19:18:00.000-07:002012-11-03T19:18:29.427-07:00Denver 116 - Miami 119 The Miami Heat defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a nail-biter at home after Ray Allen converted a 4-point play in the closing seconds. Before the game, the Heat lifted a banner honoring Lebron James' Olympic Gold Medal at London this summer. Chris Bosh had a monster night with 40 points while Lebron put in 20, 9 rebounds and 11 assists in a game with several lead changes.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-63924185319498094522012-11-03T06:54:00.001-07:002012-11-03T06:54:29.680-07:00Knicks 104 - Heat 84<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8KT0IRkFB5o" width="560"></iframe>
<br /><br /> The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 104-84 during an emotionally charged night at Madison Square Garden in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Carmelo Anthony scored 30 on 28 shots and the Heat looked disengaged from the start. Dwyane Wade suggested before the game that it shouldn't be played out of respect for the victims of the storm. Let's see if they can beat us in May.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-16073680566030330542012-10-31T06:51:00.001-07:002012-10-31T06:55:17.455-07:00Opening Night Heat 120 - Celtics 107<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uWZQWj2pfkY" width="560"></iframe><br />
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After receiving their rings signifying last year's Championship Victory and raising the banner, The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics on opening night 120-107. Dwayne Wade led the Heat with 29 points. Ex-Boston Celtic and new Heat addition Ray Allen contributed 19 points off the benchShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-59949153768165849942012-10-27T15:15:00.000-07:002012-10-27T15:15:48.209-07:00Hornets 96 - Heat 89<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xavSxTgIEtM" width="560">Th</iframe><br /><br /> The New Orleans Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 96-89 in Miami in the final NBA preseason game. Rookie Anthony Davis scored 24 points for the Hornets while Chris Bosh led the Heat with 21.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-49096612052060496142012-10-24T20:28:00.000-07:002012-10-24T20:28:06.476-07:00Wizards - Heat Preseason The Washington Wizards defeated the Miami Heat 101 - 94 Wednesday night in a preseason game in Kansas City, Missouri. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 23 pointsShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-9710143151790199822012-10-23T20:47:00.002-07:002012-10-23T20:47:41.567-07:00Miami Heat 98 - Charlotte Bobcats 92<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nNqlewoDGtU" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /> Chris Bosh led with 21 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Bobcats in an NBA preseason game Tuesday night. Lebron James added 10 points and 8 assists while Ray Allen scored 15. Dwyane Wade sat out.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-30753579442193690022012-10-20T15:03:00.000-07:002012-10-20T15:03:21.071-07:00Spurs 101 - Heat 104 New addition Rashard Lewis led the Heat with 15 points in a 104-101 preseason victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Miami. The Heat held out LeBron James with 'soreness'.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-81991749496741656022012-10-19T06:09:00.003-07:002012-10-19T06:09:31.868-07:00Pistons - Heat Preseason<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PXOvd868ULw" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /> Dwyane Wade scored 21 points, with he and LeBron James combining for 34, as the Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena 105-78 in the Heat's first game back on their home floor after winning the 2012 NBA Finals.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-42069389301392189042012-10-14T07:04:00.000-07:002012-10-14T07:04:04.973-07:00Heat vs Clippers in Shanghai<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2LwoIgTpLFE" width="560"></iframe>
<br /><br /> Coach Spoelstra limited the minutes of his starters as the Heat fell 99-89 to the LA Clippers in Shanghai. Dwyane Wade sat out the entire second half. Our next two exhibitions are at home.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-54020467788510223532012-10-12T12:52:00.001-07:002012-10-12T12:52:51.738-07:00Heat in China<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/begKa7nmS-o" width="560"></iframe>
<br /><br /><br /> The second NBA preaseason game of the year for Our Miami Heat resulted in them defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 94-80 in Beijing, China. Dwyane Wade played his first game after offseason knee surgery as Lebron James paced the Heat with 20 points. New addition Ray Allen hit four 3 pointers. The two teams will play again in Shanghai on SundayShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-22578978455680422962012-07-24T16:15:00.000-07:002012-07-24T16:15:15.093-07:00USA v Spain The United States defeated Spain 100-78 Tuesday in the final exhibition match before the beginning of group play in the Olympics. Carmelo scored 27 points coming off the bench including 23 in the first half.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-74642123257853733842012-07-23T10:37:00.001-07:002012-07-23T11:18:23.376-07:00USA v Argentina<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lUu4GmU52LM" width="560"></iframe><br />
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The USA basketball team defeated Argentina 86-80 in an exhibition match in Barcelona last night. The Americans got off to a blazing 19-3 start before the Argentines clawed their way back to make it close. Kevin Durant had 27 for USA while Manu Ginobli had 25 for the Argentines. Team USA wore throwback uniforms in homage to the original Dream Team which captured the gold medal in Barcelona in 20 years ago.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-81233817418513315912012-07-23T09:28:00.000-07:002012-07-23T09:28:51.382-07:00Heat v Blazers<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-qfRZxh4DmU" width="560">&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</iframe><br /><br /> The Heat have finished with a 3-2 Summer League record after falling to the Portland Trailblazers in their final game in Las Vegas. Norris Cole and Terrel Harris were held out of the game. During Summer League, Cole averaged 13 points and 4.8 assists, scoring in double figures in every game. Terrel Harris averaged 15.5 points and only turned the ball over two times in four appearances.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-3546682966379321452012-07-21T04:52:00.000-07:002012-07-21T04:52:30.922-07:00Heat v Spurs Summer League<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DuJwwl8ftxQ" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /> Your Miami Heat have defeated the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League Play in Las Vegas overcoming a 10 point deficit in the 4th quarter to win 83-78. Terrel Harris scored 25. 2012 Draft Pick Justin Hamilton had 15 points and 8 rebounds. Norris Cole had 11 points and 4 assists. The Heat's final Summer League game is tomorrow vs the Portland Trailblazers<br />ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-11264074384649435992012-07-19T13:27:00.000-07:002012-07-21T04:47:07.874-07:00USA vs Great Britain Exhibition<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-r2ss8rR5sU" width="560"></iframe>
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expectedly shellacked Great Britain’s ass 118-78 in a basketball exhibition on
Thursday. The Americans won behind 39 assists and 16 steals compared to Great
Britain’s 16 assists and 1 steal. The dominance of the USA was underscored by their
64 points in the paint to GB’s 18. Anthony Davis of the USA recorded 4 blocks
while NBA Player Luol Deng had 25 points for Great Britain to lead all scorers.</div>ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662964231436735117.post-49734032524082539122012-07-19T06:48:00.000-07:002012-07-19T06:48:19.224-07:00Free Agency The Heat are considering going after free agent big man Darko Milicic, recently amnestied by the Minnesota Timberwolves. That would give the Miami Heat the 1st (LeBron), 2nd (Milicic), 4th (Bosh) and 5th (Wade) picks of the heralded 2003 NBA Draft Class.ShawnOMatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444955451409068244noreply@blogger.com0