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“I Could Play More”: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Unhappy With Playing Time After Heat Defeat

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about his playing time and mentioned what it takes to beat the Miami Heat in a second round series.

NBA Playoffs: How Miami Heat are Winning the Battle Against Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has struggled to dominate against the Miami Heat. What are the Heat doing right that has made the league MVP look helpless?

“He Can’t Guard Me”: Jimmy Butler Taunts the Bucks Bench After Scoring on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jimmy Butler scored on Giannis Antetokounmpo and then went ahead to taunt the Bucks bench by uttering words about their best player.

NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Game 3 Injury Updates, Lineup and Predictions

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering game 3 of round two of the playoffs against the Miami Heat. Check out injury updates, lineup and predictions.
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NBA Provides Update On Controversial Game Two Call Between Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Playoffs saw a controversial ending to game two between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA has reviewed the play.

“You Better Quit Playing”: Former NBA Champion Bashes Milwaukee Bucks After Disappointing Loss

Milwaukee Bucks have disappointed their fans after a second straight loss to Miami Heat. Kendrick Perkins dissaproves of Bucks after Game 2.
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Milwaukee Bucks Loss in Game 2 Forces Them to Stare at a Daunting NBA Playoffs Record

The Milwaukee Bucks faced a last second loss against the Miami Heat after a foul was called with zero seconds left. Now they face a jinx!
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WATCH: Milwaukee Bucks’ Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Foul Jimmy Butler Leading to Controversial Call in Crunch Time

The Milwaukee Bucks are down 2-0 vs the Heat. Jimmy Butler's crunch time free throws did the trick for Heat. But was that a wrong call?

NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Game 2 Injury Updates, Lineup and Predictions

The NBA Playoffs have second-round action going on and the Miami Heat are looking to take a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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After Failing in the First Game, Can Giannis Antetokounmpo Stop Jimmy Butler in Game 2?

After failing to stop him in Game 1, can Giannis Antetokounmpo stop Jimmy Butler in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals?
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“Can F***ing Play”: Jimmy Butler On Heats’ Teammate after Most Improved Player Award Snub

Jimmy Butler has developed strong chemistry with young Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, who he feels was snubbed for Most Improved Player.

“Love That Man to Death”: Jimmy Butler Expresses Admiration For Former 76ers Teammate

After Joel Embiid tweeted wishing Jimmy Butler was still with the 76ers, the Heat star talked about his relationship with Embiid.

About Miami Heat

Miami Heat 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Miami Heat, owned by Micky Arison, is part of the NBA's Eastern Conference. They belong to the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Orlando Magic. 

History

The Miami Heat entered the NBA in 1988 as an expansion team along with the Charlotte Hornets. They reached the Playoffs only twice in the first eight years, but fell in the first round on both occasions. 

In the 1995 season, they were acquired by Carnival Cruise Lines and saw a turnaround in fortunes. In the next season, they reached the Conference Finals, following Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. En route, they cobbled up a 32-9 way record, earning them the moniker "Road Warriors."

The Miami Heat constantly fell to the New York Knicks in the Playoffs between 1998-2000, before dropping off until the acquisition of Dwyane Wade in 2003. They made four consecutive Playoffs and won their maiden NBA title in 2006. A year later they were swept in the first playoff series.

This was the beginning of a slump in their fortunes. The team notched up an abysmal 15-67 league record in 2007-08. They made the Playoffs again in the next 2 years but didn't achieve success until the formation of the Big 3 in 2010. 

Miami Heat used the $48 million cap space and recruited LeBron James and Chris Bosh. They reached four consecutive finals and won two championships in 2012 and 2013. 

After LeBron James' departure, they made the Playoffs just twice. In the first year, the Miami Heat became the first team since the 2005 season's Los Angeles Lakers to miss out on the Playoffs after featuring in the previous final. 

LeBron James (2012, 2013) is the only Miami Heat player to win the league MVP award. The legendary Pat Riley currently serves as the president of the Heat, while Erik Spoelstra has been the trusted head coach since 2008. In the 2021-22 season, Spoelstra is leading the side to great heights, as they are topping the Eastern Conference at the halfway mark.

Team's Sponsors

The Miami Heat have Ultimate Software as their main sponsors, who advertise on their uniforms. Besides the technology company, Miami has partnerships with companies such as Tissot, Dell, and several other companies.

Achievements and History

Founded 1988
ConferenceEastern
Division Southeast
PresidentPat Riley
General ManagerAndy Elisburg
Head Coach Erik Spoelstra
Arena American Airlines Arena
Championships (3)(2006, 2012, 2013)
Conference Titles (6)(2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020)
Division Titles (14)(1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)
Websitewww.nba.com/heat

Miami Heat 2021-22 Roster

No.PlayerPosHtWtBirth Date
14Tyler HerroSG6-5195January 20, 2000
55Duncan RobinsonSF6-7215April 22, 1994
5Kyle GuySG6-1167August 11, 1997
17P.J. TuckerPF6-5245May 5, 1985
21Dewayne DedmonC7-0245August 12, 1989
13Bam AdebayoC6-9255July 18, 1997
7Kyle LowryPG6-0196March 25, 1986
11KZ OkpalaPF6-8215April 28, 1999
22Jimmy ButlerSF6-7230September 14, 1989
8Markieff MorrisPF6-9245September 2, 1989
16Caleb MartinSF6-5205September 28, 1995
30Chris SilvaPF6-8234September 19, 1996
11KZ OkpalaPF6-8215April 28, 1999
2Gabe VincentPG6-3200June 14, 1996
77Omer YurtsevenC7-0264June 19, 1998
31Max StrusSF6-5215March 28, 1996
40Udonis HaslemC6-8235June 9, 1980

Miami Heat 2021-22 Starting Lineup

Gabe Vincent (G)

Duncan Robinson (G)

Jimmy Butler (F)

P.J. Tucker (F)

Bam Adebayo (C)