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Thursday, May 24

Ethan J. Skolnick: Carmelo is one of the game's most talented 15. No question. But look at the totality of his season, and what he did (or didn't do) for team. 2 minutes ago

Joseph Goodman: All-NBA I-Got-Jobbed Team: G Rajon Rando, G Steve Nash, C Kevin Garnett, F Josh Smith, F Andre Igoudala. 3 minutes ago

Ira Winderman: For LeBron James, first-team All-NBA the latest honor. Wade, though, drops to third-team All-NBA. ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 3 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Or, for that matter, Pierce, even though he didn't post highest scoring average. Guessing most voted Garnett in at center. about 5 minutes ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron received 118 of a possible 120 first-place votes. I didn't realize @ScottRaab64 was allowed to vote twice. about 8 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Worst call, in my view: Carmelo Anthony on 3rd team All-NBA, over Aldridge, Josh Smith or even Iguodala, who got no votes. about 9 minutes ago

Joseph Goodman: Bosh got two votes for third team. about 15 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: No Pacers in the top 30 in voting for the All-NBA teams. Guessing that might get mentioned by coaching staff, to fit Us vs World theme. about 15 minutes ago

Joseph Goodman: Not a single vote for a #Sixers player in All-NBA voting. Doesn't seem right. about 16 minutes ago

Surya Fernandez: LeBron James earns All-NBA first team honors for the fifth straight season, and sixth time overall. about 29 minutes ago

Surya Fernandez: Chris Bosh only received two votes. Same as Monta Ellis, Luis Scola, Marcin Gortat, Paul Millsap and Serge Ibaka. about 30 minutes ago

Tim Reynolds: Fifth straight All-NBA first team for LeBron James, sixth overall. 3rd time for KD, 10th - 10th! - for Kobe, 5th for Dwight, 2nd for CP3. about 31 minutes ago

Surya Fernandez: LeBron received 118 of a possible 120 All-NBA first team votes. Wade is on the third team with just 1 first team vote. about 32 minutes ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron, Durant, Howard, Chris Paul and Kobe make All-NBA first team. Wade on third team but received one first-place vote. about 32 minutes ago

Ira Winderman: LeBron James gets first-team All-NBA selection. Dwyane Wade is selected third team, in polling of NBA coaches. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… about 33 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron named 1st team All-NBA. Wade 3rd team. about 33 minutes ago

Tim Reynolds: Dwyane Wade, who did get a first-team vote, is on the third team. about 34 minutes ago

Tim Reynolds: 120 votes were cast for All-NBA team. Two ballots did not list LeBron James as a top-five player. Three didn't list Kevin Durant. about 36 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Key distinction that has gotten confused: Spoelstra said Wade & James hit in face a dozen times in playoffs, not series. about 36 minutes ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron James tops voting for All-NBA team. about 37 minutes ago

Brian Windhorst: Even with a "small softball" on his ankle, Danny Granger to play tonight for Pacers: http://es.pn/Ld7EQS 57 minutes ago

Surya Fernandez: So how much money will Spoelstra be fined for these comments? Same as Vogel's $15,000? 59 minutes ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: On with @Jason Jackson for weekly spot about 1 hour ago

Jason Jackson: do me a solid #JAXShow fans: hop over to http://ow.ly/b81cU RIGHT NOW & vote 4 the worthy cause Gaby Sanchez along w/ #popchips will help 1 hour ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade, meanwhile, admitted that Haslem got caught retaliating. Obvious, I know, but it makes it hard to be upset with ruling if you admit it 2 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: ... But if u carefully read the quote I posted earlier, there's a hint that Haslem was retaliating. Think that's what got Haslem suspended. about 2 hours ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron directly said Tyler Hansbrough has gone after players before. In past other teams have pointed finger at Psycho T as well about 2 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron's correct in saying that Hansbrough wouldn't have been on floor if it had been Flagrant 2 on spot.... about 2 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: LEBRON: "[Hansbrough] definitely wasn’t going for the ball. All you have to do is look at the play and see exactly where he was headed for.” about 2 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: LEBRON: "I mean, Hansbrough, it’s not the first time he’s went after one of our players this year." about 2 hours ago

Brian Windhorst: Interestingly Spoelstra implies Pacers involved in conspiracy to hurt Wade, James but then claims Pittman went rogue on fouling Stephenson about 2 hours ago

Brian Windhorst: Angry about Haslem suspension, Erik Spolestra accuses Pacers of dirty fouls on LeBron, Wade: http://es.pn/KX7ydk about 2 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: For those asking, Udonis Haslem was at the arena today, but was not among those who spoke to the media. about 2 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Pacers coach Frank Vogel said forward Danny Granger (sprained ankle) will play tonight. about 2 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: Spoelstra says the NBA hasn’t done enough to protect Wade and LeBron against overly aggressive fouls to their heads. http://bit.ly/PKYzM about 2 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra calls out Pacers for headhunting against Heat all season. Says video tells the story. http://sunsent.nl/LtYU8y about 2 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Today's column about the history -- which Pat Riley knows well -- of the slick hick, Larry Bird, calling out a team. http://bit.ly/JSYIBS about 2 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: Spoelstra on Larry Bird: "His comments are irrelevant to what we’re trying to accomplish tonight." about 2 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Blog: Erik Spoelstra fires back at league's Haslem decision. http://bit.ly/9M6l0F 2 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: SPOELSTRA: "... some of them have drawn blood — they don’t have a problem with it, so we don’t have a problem with it." 3 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: SPOELSTRA: "In nine games now there has been over a dozen hard fouls to the face—some of them of the tomahawk variety..." 3 hours ago

Israel Gutierrez: Sounds like Heat are pretty aggravated about Hansbrough getting a pass. Added incentive to close out Indy on its home floor. about 3 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: SPOELSTRA: "The league does not have a problem with hard fouls on our two main guys." #Heat #NBA #Pacers about 3 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Heat clarify that Spoelstra was referencing 12 hits to the heads of James and Wade from Pacers, regular season and playoffs. about 3 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: Spoelstra takes indirect shot at Vogel in telling reporters the Pacers have gone after heads of Wade and LeBron about a dozen times. about 3 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra says he has counted a dozen hits to the face of James or Wade. about 3 hours ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra takes issue with Haslem suspension. "The league does not have a problem w hard fouls to our top 2 guys." about 3 hours ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron says Hansbrough shouldn't have been in the game after fouling Wade. Makes sense b/c Hany's foul was upgraded. about 3 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra cites 12 shots to the heads of LeBron and Wade that have gone uncalled in this series, about 3 hours ago

Brian Windhorst: My Indy hotel is right across street from NCAA HQ. To save time I see they've just assigned an "Ohio State AD" a parking space about 4 hours ago

Tim Reynolds: It's raining in Miami. I am shocked. about 4 hours ago

Bill Reiter: Good story by @jessetemple on whether it's too soon to retire Brett Favre's jersey in Green Bay. Seems like it to me. http://bit.ly/JUQMQL about 4 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Officiating prediction: A bunch of early double-technicals called, essentially putting players on notice to zip it up and play by the rules. about 5 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Scott Foster, Marc Davis, Ken Mauer your referees for tonight's Heat-Pacers (8 p.m., ESPN), with David Jones the alternate. about 5 hours ago

Ira Winderman: Should Haslem have been ejected on the spot rather than suspended a day later? Latest "Ask Ira" at http://sunsent.nl/JUymiY about 6 hours ago

Tim Reynolds: “@The0nlyRyn0: what I'm getting at is Tyler doesn't deserve a suspension like u said" > When did I say that? Show me, please. about 6 hours ago

Tim Reynolds: Between Ticketmaster and secondary markets (StubHub, Tickets Now, etc.), there are currently 3,579 tickets available for Game 6 in Indy. about 13 hours ago

Wednesday, May 23

Tim Reynolds: Good night. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: OK campers. Heat question time. No timetable on Chris Bosh. No, I don't expect Eddy Curry to play 28 mins tomorrow. Otherwise, begin! yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Eastern Conference Finals will open Monday in either Miami or Indiana. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: In postgame with Lisa Salters, Jrue Holiday said 76ers are going "down" to Boston and "over" to Boston. Someone get the man a compass. yesterday

Bill Reiter: The only good thing I can say about a Philly-Boston Game 7 is at least this series will be put out of its misery one way or another. yesterday

Ira Winderman: Eastern Conference finals will open Monday, either in Miami or Indiana. Heat can get weekend off with win Thursday. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: So the Eastern Conference finals start Monday in Miami or Indy. Games every other day, all tipping at 8:30pm. #sportswriterdelight #not yesterday

Bill Reiter: A mobile-friendly link to my column on the Heat suspensions and a series defined by taunts and blood: http://bit.ly/JWCygk yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Rock Of Ages opens June 15. Here's Paul Giamatti - near visitor locker room at AmericanAirlines Arena. Stuff u notice. http://t.co/SbZnHI68 yesterday

Bill Reiter: I know it's random, but it's also awesome. Worth the 10 minutes it takes to watch it. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Iguodala v. Pierce. http://t.co/9WZGBkcn yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column: Larry Bird calling out his team? Pat Riley has seen that before. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Shaq reportedly interviewing for Orlando GM job. He had DeAndre Jordan on his West All-Star team. yesterday

Bill Reiter: Love AI. Love his love for the game. It's pure, and cool to see. yesterday

Bill Reiter: The Heat got the suspensions they deserve, but the Pacers got more than they bargained for. My column: http://on-msn.com/LqEMEb yesterday

Bill Reiter: An Olympics story on John Orozco on how his life turned on a random piece of paper: http://on-msn.com/MpT7QN yesterday

Tim Reynolds: And for all asking the Eddy Curry question, no, I'm guessing Juwan Howard may be the one promoted to rotation. Just guessing. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: I asked Shane Battier on a conference call about Heat mood. "We're going to put together an effort that would make Udonis and Dexter proud." yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Shane Battier on American Century Championship conference call: "It’s very disappointing, obviously, but we’re a resilient group." yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Blog on the Heat suspensions. http://bit.ly/KMpgnx yesterday

Micky Arison: I believe in omens and this post season one of them have been winning rainbows. http://lockerz.com/s/211329247 yesterday

Ira Winderman: For those curious, Udonis Haslem, Dexter Pittman made the trip to Indiana. They cannot be in the arena during game. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Surya Fernandez: This could get ugly tomorrow if Juwan is needed for a few minutes to make up for Haslem's absence. Refs better call the game tightly. yesterday

Surya Fernandez: I keep forgetting, Tyler "went for the ball". He might want to watch out tomorrow when he's trying to make a play by the rim. yesterday

Israel Gutierrez: Pacers motivated by Bird's S-O-F-T quote. Heat motivated by losing Haslem while Hansbrough plays on. Should be intense Game 6. yesterday

Surya Fernandez: Dexter should have been suspended but it's absurd that Tyler gets to play and Udonis doesn't. Either both get suspended or they both play. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Is what Haslem did worthy of a suspension? Yes. Yes. Yes. But if Hansbrough was deemed worthy of a flagrant-2, the Heat must be livid. yesterday

Micky Arison: Beautiful Miaimi evening http://lockerz.com/s/211323310 yesterday

Ira Winderman: The Haslem suspension means more LeBron James at power forward, which will be less problematic if Danny Granger is ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: Yes, Tyler Hansbrough lives to foul Wade another day. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Tim Reynolds: So to recap, Udonis Haslem will miss a game for fouling someone who shouldn't have been in the game. yesterday

Ira Winderman: NBA release: "Both Pittman and Haslem had their Flagrant Foul Ones upgraded to Flagrant Foul Twos, as did Indiana’s ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Starting lineup will stay the same, but it means more Shane Battier and maybe Joel Anthony at 4, with James Jones mixed in to go small. yesterday

Ira Winderman: NBA release: "Miami Heat center Dexter Pittman has been suspended three games without pay for striking the neck and ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: Udonis Haslem suspended for Game 6 (not surprising). Dexter Pittman gets three games for his flagrant foul (totally ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Brian Windhorst: The Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough had his foul upgraded to a flagrant-2 but was not suspended. yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: League announces that Udonis Haslem has been suspended one game. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: The NBA has suspended Udonis Haslem for one game and Dexter Pittman for 3 games. yesterday

Dwyane Wade: Im stronger cuz I had 2 B, Im smarter cuz of my mistakes, im happier cuz of sadness,ive known n now wiser b/c I learned the lesson..MamaWade yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Yahoo! reporting 3 games suspension for Pittman. One prediction correct. We'll see on Haslem and Hansbrough. yesterday

Bill Reiter: Obviously, you only entertain trading Bosh if Heat fail to win Finals. But it's a clever idea for both teams. yesterday

Bill Reiter: Good idea here by Billy Witz: That the Heat and Lakers need to swap Gasol and Bosh. Smart. His column: http://bit.ly/KDtbzN yesterday

Tim Reynolds: The Heat have landed in Indy, so I'm guessing the word on Haslem and Pittman come soon. yesterday

Ira Winderman: Don't know all the referees for Thursday's Game 5 in Indy, but did see Ken Mauer waiting for his bag at the airport here a short while ago. yesterday

Jason Jackson: The Creator of the Remote Control: Eugene Polley, Dies at 96 ... What a long life and what a contribution to my fatness #JAXShow yesterday

Tim Reynolds: ESPN's Tom Haberstroh caught up with Chris Bosh today. Still no timetable for return, but progress being made. http://es.pn/JStTNQ yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Bosh: "I'm just hoping that everyone can keep doing what they're doing and extend the season. That's the light at the end of the tunnel." yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Talked to Chris Bosh. Out for Game 6, but hopeful he can return this season. "I need this team just like they need me." http://es.pn/JStTNQ yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Glamour did interview w/Gabrielle Union, who's eager to watch Dwyane Wade in the London Olympics. Alas, they called him Dwayne throughout. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Shane Battier said today that players of the 90s would find comedy in what's considered a flagrant foul nowadays. Agreed. yesterday

Israel Gutierrez: Think this truck might be suspended Thursday night. http://t.co/gaL1QHzn yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Hearing the Heat players distinguish between "protecting our players" and "retaliation." Is there a difference? yesterday

Joseph Goodman: LeBron received most votes for All-Defensive First Team, which includes Tony Allen, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Serge Ibaka. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: LeBron James was only player to appear on every ballot for All-Defensive team. (He couldn't appear on Erik Spoelstra's.) yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Coaches vote for All-Defensive teams, while media votes for DPOY. I want to know which coach voted for Carlos Boozer. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: When it comes to flagrant fouls, Dwyane Wade likens LeBron to Shaq. Their strength enables refs to be lenient on foul calls. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade notices other flagrant foul called for other players and says,"That would be just 2 free throws or LeBron." yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron makes All-Defensive First Team with Chris Paul, Tony Allen, Serge Ibaka and Dwight Howard. So Chandler (DPOY) is 2nd team. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: LeBron James got most votes in NBA All-Defensive Team balloting. He was fourth in defensive POY ballot. Coaches vote for this one. yesterday

Ira Winderman: Dwyane Wade only other Heat player to receive votes, but does not make first- or second-team All-Defensive. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron says he no longer will comment on anything Danny Granger says. yesterday

Ira Winderman: After finishing fourth in media vote for Defensive Player of Year, LeBron tops coaches' vote for All-Defensive team. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: Entering Tuesday, the only player with a flagrant point in this series was Dwyane Wade for his Game 2 Flagrant 1 against Darren Collison. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Spoelstra thinks physical play isn't limited to Game 5: "LeBron and Dwyane have taken many hard, above-the-shoulders hits in this series." yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Spoelstra downplays expected retaliation for Game 6: "I think it'll be a clean, physical game." yesterday

Ira Winderman: The NBA flagrant suspension system for the playoffs: Player at 2 points commits a FFP2: automatic one-game ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: The official rule: A Flagrant 1 is one point, a Flagrant 2 is two points. The rule: A player will receive the ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: The official NBA playoffs flagrant foul rules: Four total flagrant points equals a suspension. So a Flagrant 2 would give Haslem two points. yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: No, a Flagrant 2 does not necessarily come w/ suspension. It can, and it wouldn't be shocking in Haslem's case, but I don't think it will. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: Pittman, on the other hand, different scenario. That situation is the rare one that warrants going from step 1 to step 4. Intent to injure. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: David West on the knee sprain: "I'm fine, man. I'm fine. I wasn't hurt. I never got hurt." yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Lance Stephenson's conduct has been an embarrassment during this series, but you can't condone what Pittman did. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: Considering Haslem & Hansbrough were flagrant-1s, I would be surprised if upgraded all the way to suspension level. yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: NBA rulings will come later in the day. My prediction: 3 games for Pittman, Haslem upgraded to Flagrant 2, no change for Hansbrough. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: Keep in mind, there's 1. Flagrant-1; 2. Flagrant-2; 3. Flagrant-2 w/fine; 4. Flagrant-2 w/suspension. Long way from No. 1 to No. 4. yesterday

Ira Winderman: Just to clarify: ALL flagrant fouls are reviewed by the NBA, there is no need for a team to request such review. ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Blog: Larry Bird's message to his team... and the league. http://bit.ly/9M6l0F yesterday

Joseph Goodman: Larry Bird can spell http://bit.ly/JxHpX9 yesterday

Surya Fernandez: Pacers were asking for a physical series, well you got it. Careful what you wish for. Time to move on and concentrate on playing ball better yesterday

Ira Winderman: Steve Kerr on Udonis Haslem being fined for the flagrant foul against Tyler Hansbrough: “The more I think about it ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: Steve Kerr on LeBron James: “He’s been phenomenal in this series. I thought in a weird way that when the focus was ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Ira Winderman: Shaquille O’Neal, on Udonis Haslem’s flagrant foul against Tyler Hansbrough: “I respect U.D. for sticking up for ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Surya Fernandez: We've discussed the flagrant fouls enough. Now can we talk about the actual beat down the Heat gave to the Pacers in, you know, basketball? yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column off last night: On a night of little other subtlety, Shane Battier's work stood out. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… yesterday

Ira Winderman: When you get down to it, Dexter Pittman's idiotic foul put Wade, LeBron potentially in harm's way in Game 6. If the ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… yesterday

Micky Arison: Gerry Cahill's interview & @CarnivalCruise Funship 2.0 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?… yesterday

Chris Perkins: There was a streaker at Heat-Pacers game. Rick Ross apparently involved. And a $10,000 prize. http://bit.ly/JpNP5Z yesterday

Ira Winderman: Could Haslem's foul leave the Heat in a tenuous position at power forward in Game 6? Latest "Ask Ira" at http://sunsent.nl/Kdipkf yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Bird probably wanted to motivate his players to stand up, but I also see it as a way to put pressure on Stu Jackson. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: After Larry Bird's S-O-F-T quip, I see the NBA office dropping the hammer on suspensions. Larry dumped gasoline on already flammable series. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: When Colts owner Jim Irsay tweets the Heat and Pacers need pads and helmets for Game 6, I think it's a sign last night was a little crazy. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Huge news breaking from the AmericanAirlines Arena this morning ... Bieber will perform there Jan. 26. What, you expected something else? yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Last player other than LeBron to do 30+ pts, 10+ reb, 8+ ast in back-2-back playoff games? Oscar Robertson, 30+ yrs ago. yesterday

Surya Fernandez: "Turiaf helps leads charge"? Sun-Sentinel front page this morning http://lockerz.com/s/211202929 yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Been saying since before the series started, the Heat just doesn't like this Pacers team. Respect for Bird -- that's about it. Boiling over. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: I'm supposed to do radio at 7:05am tomorrow. I have no idea where. If its your city I apologize in advance. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: NBA players take to Twitter and comment on the physical play in Heat-Pacers Game 5. http://es.pn/KSbJHl yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: NBA players' take to Twitter and comment on the physical play in Heat-Pacers Game 5. http://es.pn/KSbJHl yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Bird calling his team out does not bode well for hopes of a calmer Game 6. yesterday

Tim Reynolds: Consider this: The Pacers, as a team, had 22 defensive rebounds tonight. Mario Chalmers had 11. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: On a lighter note, all the LeBron & Wade holding up 1 finger tonight was reference to Sasha Baron Cohen character in "The Dictator" yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Pat Riley was in a good mood after the game, mocking me, video-bombing @Ira Winderman.... Of course. This game was just like old times. yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Dexter Pittman has got to be the only "enforcer" in the NBA who is obsessed with Adele. yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Lance Stephenson just tweeted that "Pittman got me good" and his shoulder "feels broke" but it's OK. yesterday

Surya Fernandez: One thing is a physical, tough series. What's unacceptable anymore is a series like the old Heat-Knicks series where it dominated the games. yesterday

Tom Haberstroh: Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that, after all that, no one was ejected from Heat-Pacers. Really? yesterday

Surya Fernandez: The game is getting out of control these days! Here's McHale taking out Rambis in 84 Finals. No ejection, suspension. http://www.youtube.com/watch?… yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: My colleague Tom D'Angelo's game story on Heat/Pacers. http://bit.ly/Kz9XuT yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat notebook, starting w/ the success (finally) of starting lineup. http://bit.ly/JF6TAZ yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: My colleague Dave George's column on the Heat's win. http://bit.ly/JPTlU9 yesterday

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column: One of the keys to the Heat win -- a subtle, brilliant performance from Battier. http://bit.ly/Kz4Ivs yesterday

Surya Fernandez: All of you whining over hard fouls either don't remember or never saw old school playoff ball. Go watch golf or bowling if you're offended. yesterday

Brian Windhorst: Lance Stephenson had an x-ray on collarbone after Pittman hit, was negative for break. yesterday

Surya Fernandez: Heat beat down Pacers 115-83 with a balanced attack for 3-2 series lead http://sbn.to/KzeOw5 yesterday

Tuesday, May 22

Brian Windhorst: Dexter Pittman did not speak to the media after the game. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade did not require stitches for the cut over his eye. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem said he made a play on the ball, that his resume of 9 years shows he's not a dirty player. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade: "Obviously my face is not the ball" 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger was in a boot/walking cast/whatever you want to call it. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade on Hansbrough flagrant: "I took a shot that I thought was uncalled for." 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: No stitches for Wade. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade rocking a bandage over his right eye. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: West says someone went for his knee. Replays show Shane Battier boxed him out, but his backside hit West's waist. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron says trash-talking in between games fueled fire tonight but "there's no room for dirty plays in this league, period." 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron was asked what Dexter Pittman was thinking on foul: "I have no idea. Pitt is a big man and he loves contact." 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Udonis Haslem denies his foul on Hansbrough was a retaliation: "I ain't playin to hurt nobody." 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Today: LeBron calls Granger actions stupid; Hansbrough flagrant, Haslem flagrant, West thinks cheap shot at knee, Pittman decks Stephenson 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Dexter Pittman ducked out of the locker room while media waiting on LeBron. First time LeBron has ever been a decoy. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: David West said he felt a Heat player went for his knee at end of 3Q. Said "that's part of the game" and "I don't need anyone to protect me" 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dexter Pittman just dipped out of the Heat lockerroom without talking to reporters. Let's see if he comes back. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Pretty sure we'll be seeing an e-mail about Dexter Pittman tomorrow from the 212 area code. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat outscored Pacers 83-58 after Udonis Haslem's flagrant foul on Tyler Hansbrough. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Miami 115, Indiana 83 | Heat Reaction grades: http://es.pn/JbWwPS 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Lance Stephenson, shirt off, just walked by with Pacers team officials to Heat trainer's room for concussion tests. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Spoelstra said he thought Haslem was making a play on the ball. Might want to check replay on that. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Lance Stephenson just walked by with the Heat's team doctor, for testing. Result of that Pittman foul. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Vogel said he's not concerned about David West (knee) status for Game 6. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Vogel was asked if there's concern over West's knee. "No," Vogel said. But it's sprained? 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Vogel didn't say if West hit his head on the floor when he went down late in third quarter. Lot of traffic in front of me at the time. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Frank Vogel basically had no comment on the flagrant calls, assumes league will review. Granger (ankle) is day-to-day. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Miami's 22 fastbreak points tonight was the team's highest since March 13 in Orlando (23). 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: There's a chance Haslem and/or Hansbrough's fouls get upgraded to flagrant-2s. Highly doubtful either is suspended. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Pittman's a big Game of Thrones fan. Got some Sandor in him. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat with a franchise postseason record for shooting percentage in 115-83 victory. Heat shot 61.4 percent. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Well, then. 2 days ago

Chris Perkins: Streaker story more captivating than game. Now hearing there's a Rick Ross/$10,000 connection. http://bit.ly/LmiKCl 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat set franchise record for shooting in a playoff game at 61.4%. Pacers finished at 33.7%. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: The Heat's 61.4 shooting percentage is the highest mark in the playoffs since Game 3 2009 Finals (Orl vs. LAL). 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: If anyone get's suspension when league reviews these flagrants it may be Pittman. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat wins 115-83. LeBron & Wade did plenty, but role players (Battier, Haslem, Chalmers, Anthony) gave Heat enough. Battier outstanding. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 115, Pacers 83. Heat take 3-2 series lead. Team that wins Game 5 in a 2-2 series has won series 83% of time. Game 6 Thurs in Indy 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Pittman will get suspended for that one. Ouch. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Dexter Pittman just issued flagrant foul to Lance Stephenson. Clear intention. Did Howard's dirty work for him. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Nice to see James Jones sinking a three-pointer. Now dunk! 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron is the only player in last 25 years to put up at least 30-10-8 in consecutive playoff games. His 2nd time, too. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Lance Stephenson and Juwan Howard on the court. It's on. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Juwan Howard in game. Vogel leaves Stephenson in game. Only interesting thing left here. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Juwan Howard and Dexter Pittman about to check into the game. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Juwan Howard to table. Up to Frank Vogel now re: Stephenson 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 98-70. Seat covers flying. 4:19 left. LeBron out. Time to write. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade fouls to get him & LeBron out. Wade finishes with 28 pts; LeBron with 30 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asst. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade and James leave, likely for good. Combine for 58. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Dwyane Wade is tired, probably time to get him out. Heat are up 25 with 5 min. left. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Quietly, Norris Cole has been doing a decent job in limited minutes. Gains valuable playoff experience while other rookies watch from home. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron James is 3 assists away from following up a 40-18-9 with a 30-10-10. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Haslem, with his sixth point, joined Wade, Alonzo Mourning, James, Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Hardaway as the only ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: LeBron checks back in? I thought Wade was going to join him on the bench. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: FYI, West's torn ACL came in left knee last year. Pacers not quitting tho, they've cut it 19 & forced Heat TO. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: David West has a sprained left knee, can return. However, it's a 24-point game at moment. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Dwyane at the 3 with Norris and Mario? Have we seen the in this series? 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: David West sprained left knee. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: David West, sprained left knee as well. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: David West back on bench after trip to the locker room. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: West returns to bench. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller's lying down again. As I said in Indy, his back has been badly bothering him lately. Honestly, it's amazing he has played so much. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: David West went to locker room for Pacers. Not sure if it's an injury. 2 days ago

Chris Perkins: Streaker update: Hear Heat Dancers were startled by sight of pants-less man. Dude only wearing shirt. Gotta luv Miami. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: “@ESPNStatsInfo: #Heat haven't lost consecutive home games all season. they've won their next home game by 19.4 PPG.” Sounds about right. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: If this game gets lopsided, there's a chance Lance Stephenson and Juwan Howard could get in. If so, watch out. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: The 3-pointers were welcome but Battier's defensive work on West has been masterful. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger day-to-day. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 76, Pacers 57 after 3. LeBron has 28 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asst. Wade has 18. Pacers shooting just 34%. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Once again, the third quarter is decisive. Heat 76-57 heading into fourth. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: West with hard foul on LeBron, officials talked about a flagrant & didn't call it. Game could get interesting in 4Q. 2 days ago

Chris Perkins: Potential streaker at Heat-Pacers 2nite. Cops got him b4 he got 2 floor. Cops say dude was about 6-6, 340. Seriously. 2 days ago

Jason Jackson: Danny Granger in the Cushman has a sort of imagery that I probably shouldn't even address #HEATLive 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Mike Miller's sneaker has been diagnosed with a tongue-and-lace contusion. LeBron gives Heat 21-point lead. You've been updated. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Another tip by Battier to a teammate on a defensive rebound. Then back in transition to stop George. Again, best game of season. By far. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Sometimes I feel like Mike Miller is the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I fully expect Mike Miller's sneaker to have a Twitter account in the next 30 seconds. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Miller didn't need Wade to throw his loose shoe off the floor. Pacers still can't take advantage. Classic. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Shoes? I'm from South Dakota. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Mike Miller: "So you're saying I keep getting hurt because I don't tie my shoes?" 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Wow, and Mike Bibby caught Miller's shoe in the stands. #irony http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Spo calls a :20 so Mike Miller can put his shoe back on. And he actually defended Barbosa without it. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller doesn't need working thumbs or limbs. Why would he need a shoe? 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Mike Miller now running around with one sock, on his sore left ankle. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Mike Miller loses his shoe. Clearly, the shoe is hurt. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Shoeless Mike Miller. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Mario Chalmers rebounds (10) > David West + Danny Granger + Tyler Hansbrough + Lou Amundson rebounds (6). 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Heat can't slow down. They need to play like they're the ones down 15 points, not the other way around. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Heat wanted to run Indiana out of the gym tonight. Fastbreak points: Heat 18, Pacers 2. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Mario Chalmers with a career high in rebounds. He's got 10. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Mario Chalmers has a career-high 10 rebounds, 5 in 3Q. Previous high for any game was 7. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Chalmers with a career-high 10 rebounds, playoffs or otherwise. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: When the last time a Dolphins' quarterback made a pass like that? Crossing pattern, flick of the wrist, on the move. Heat 65-47 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Whut. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Mario Chalmers has a career-high 10 rebounds. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: More classic Dwyane Wade body control and now some crazy pass down the court to LeBron. People standing and clapping and stuff. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Perhaps a Pacer should foul Wade while on the FT line, then. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Fastbreak points are 18-2 in Miami favor, 10-0 in 3Q. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Dwyane, apparently, only makes runners when he's being fouled. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Say it with me. Wade now 4-4 in this series on shots when he hits the floor. Again, still unofficially. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron might have three of his best passes of the season, all in this game. Absurd what he does when he's airborne. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Sick pass by LeBron reminds all those in attendance they are mere mortals. Heat 61, Pacers 45 2 days ago

Jason Jackson: Turiaf's joy is combustible #HEAT 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Nice play by LeBron and Wade there, but Hibbert got fouled twice there. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Another play by a role guy -- Turiaf block of Hibbert -- that fuels a play by the stars. Heat 61-45. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Danny Granger officially ruled out for balance of game. He probbly wouldn't want to have to watch, anyway. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade make music in the open court ... man. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Ronny Turiaf's celebrations are even more amusing when they take place inside the court. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger out for the game. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Granger will not return, Pacers say. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Big blow to Pacers with Granger injury, does many different things for them including leading scorer. Heat push lead to 14. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade now 3-3 on shots in this series when he hits the floor. Again, unofficially. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Crowd chanting "Granger sucks!" as he limps back into the locker room. I'm guessing he's done for the game. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Looks like Granger just turned it again, without the help of a foot. Probably done tonight. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Who thought we'd hear a "Granger Sucks" chant when series started? 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Danny Granger turns ankle for the second time in front of the Heat bench. Can't feel good, emotionally. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Granger down again after tweaking ankle. He's coming out. He was not moving well on it last few minutes. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And back to locker room for Granger. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Granger can't continue. Gave it a shot, but no mobility on ankle. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger down again. He's coming out, 8:49 left. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Again, Battier on West. Not giving him anything easy. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Derrick Stafford didn't call that foul for James from merely the backside, but practically from Bayside. A favorable turn for the Heat. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Shane Battier might be the MVP of this game so far. Another 3-pointer. Stifling David West. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat have a 12-point lead after Battier 3, that's their biggest lead of the series thus far. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Second verse, same as the first. The Battioke Barrage continues. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger will try it. I'm no genius, but I'd bet Heat might see how he's feeling early on here. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Granger is starting 3rd, I would expect LeBron to test him out in early going. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Granger will start second half. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Danny Granger starting the second half. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Halftime blocking sprees are so much fun. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade is now 5-for-13 on free throws over his last two games. Not sure knee drain has anything to do with it. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Granger out shooting at halftime, but moving somewhat gingerly. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Granger re-wrapped. Looks like he'll be out there for start of third. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Pacers say it's Granger's decision. He's testing it now, doing some defensive slides. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger has emerged. You can see the new tape job rising from his sock. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Danny Granger is warming up with Pacers before start of second half. I would expect he starts 3Q. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: Barkley deserves every bit of his Emmy. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Still 7:00 left in halftime. No Granger on court yet. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: For what it's worth, Danny Granger is not on the floor with his teammates during halftime warmups. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Just now seeing the Haslem-Hansbrough foul in slo-mo. Yeah, that was pretty bad. Didn't go for ball. Crushed Hany in the face. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Gotta say, Shane Battier is doing it on both ends of the floor. Driving David West absolutely mad. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 49, Pacers 40 at the half. LeBron with 16-7-3. Wade 11-2-1. Battier with 3 three-pointers. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Pacers missing Hibbert over and over. He's sealing his man, or the help defender, at the rim and doesn't touch the ball. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat shooting 52.8 percent compared to 38.1 percent for Pacers. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat get two fastbreak hoops from LeBron to close half, lead 49-40. LeBron has 16 pts, Wade 11. 9 players scored for Indy. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Flashy stuff from LeBron at the end (16-7-3), but again, hard to quantify how much Battier's meant in his minutes. Giving West trouble. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: LeBron beats buzzer for 49-40 Heat halftime lead. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Great finish for the Heat at end of half. Heat 49, Pacers 50. LeBron with break-away dunk and buzzer-beating layup. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Kind of like what Leandro Barbosa is dribbling around mindlessly, it means the ball is not getting into the hands of Hibbert or West. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Apparently Granger is questionable, not probable. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Danny Granger questionable to return with sprained ankle, Pacers say 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Questionable return for Granger, according to Pacers. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Sprained left ankle for Granger, questionable to return. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron glared at his buddy Lance Stephenson on the Pacers' bench after that 3. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Granger officially questionable to return. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger probable to return. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Man. Even Joel Anthony yells at Mario Chalmers. Tough being that guy. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Haven't seen enough replays. Did it look like LeBron under cut Granger on purpose? 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Halftime entertainment idea: Mike Miller and Danny Granger do a limp-off at midcourt. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: That's a left ankle for Granger. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Granger rolled left ankle landing on LeBron's foot. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Halftime entertainment idea: Mike Miller and Danny Graner do a limp-off at midcourt. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger came down awkwardly on foot after contested 3-pt attempt. Could be a sprained ankle. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger going to locker room with gimpy leg. Looked pretty upset. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Fans shouting "Fake Tough Guy!" at Granger as he limps back. Then shouts same to West. "You too!" West shakes head. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Danny Granger to locker room after rolling ankle landing on 3-point attempt. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: So Heat play 5 on 4 against Pacers and settle for a 3-point miss from Mike Miller with Danny Granger down? 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger going to locker room. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller was calling for the ball, then shot it way long. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Danny Granger down grabbing left ankle. Still down. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat 5-9 from the FT line. Joe Casale Tweet Advisory, coming up ... 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Hibbert now 4-12 from 3 in his NBA career. Went 2-2 at ORL on 4/12/10. Hadn't made one since. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Battier returns, again guarding West before the switch. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Roy Hibbert, the stretchiest of the stretch fives. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Roy Hibbert just made a 3. I kid you not. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Can't we all just get along? http://www.youtube.com/watch?… 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade has 8 of Miami's 11 shots this quarter. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Danny Granger, Joel Anthony. Joel Anthony, Danny Granger. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: How do I know Dwyane Wade's knee's feeling better? He's Eurostepping up and down the court. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: “@Willie_Says I watch lots and lots of games. Just not AT many Spurs games. And this whole "hater" thing is just soooo tired. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: That reaction from UD only comes from years of anticipating misses by Chalmers at the rim. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: David West's reverse pivot should be taught at all big-man post camps in America. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat in bonus with 8:06 left in the half. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem protects his guys. Favorite story: Miller hanging out w/ a fb player's girl at UF. Guy came after Miller. Haslem made it go away. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Based on what Heat said today about Granger & Pacers reaction, I got sense these 2 teams were officially sick of each other before this game 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Was some indecision by refs on that flagrant. Derrick Collins signaled he wanted a review, but Jason Phillips (who blew whistle) decided a 1 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: So a big Miami start, a grinding Indy comeback, two flagrant fouls and blood. Check. Check. Check. And Check. 32-29 MIA, 8:55 2Q. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Sorry. I was wrong. Haslem was given flagrant-1. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Ruling is a flagrant 1 so Haslem stays in the game. Somehow. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Wow. That may get reviewed. Looked like a flagrant 2 on UD at first glance. Kinda knew that was coming, tho. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Actually another flagrant-1. I thought it was called a 2 at first, I was incorrect. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Wow, referee Derrick Stafford wanted it to be a Flagrant 2 on Haslem and an ejection, but Jason Phillips sold him on a Flagrant 1. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Flagrant 1 on Haslem. Heat might have caught a break there. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem just returned the rake across the face. Another flagrant 1. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Haslem responds with a slap for Hansbrough. Haslem ejected with flagrant-2. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Wow. Udonis Haslem offered his counter. Suspension looming? 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Udonis Haslem has been ejected for a flagrant foul on Hansbrough. Not a smart move. Officials will review. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Haslem just flagranted Hansbrough. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: "I liked it because I know certain people when they see their own blood, they get a little crazy" -Wade, on UD's eyebrow gash. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Hansbrough clawed Wade in the face. Gross. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Never a doubt that Wade would shoot there. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Right on cue, impossible bank shot falls for Wade. Lead 32-25. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Also, somewhere, Danilo Gallinari should be calling the Pacers and advising on what happens when Wade sees his own blood. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Two games in a row Pacers draw blood on a Heat player, this time Hansbrough with flagrant foul opens cut above Wade's eye. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: That foul on Hansbrough looked even worse cuz of that crazy face he made. But he may regret bloodying DWade. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade has a cut in same spot that Haslem does. Good thing they gave out those bandaid stickers. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade with cut over right eye, so get ready for more stickers. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: How odd is it that the opponent of a Pat Riley team is being viewed as the antagonist? Will Riley stand for it? http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade is bleeding in the same spot UD was in Game 4. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Veteran move by Pacers there, jumping in to disrupt flow before Wade shot second flagrant FT. Worked. He missed. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Hansbrough called for flagrant-1 for slapping Wade in the head. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Flagrant 1 on Hansbrough. Wade sold it, Spoelstra screamed for it. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Flagrant 1 on Hansbrough. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade now 2-2 on shots in this series on trips where he falls to floor. Unofficially. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron (horrible) PUJIT alert. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Warrior Purity Elbow Identity has entered the game. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Udonis Haslem checking in. He's been their savior on the boards %-wise this series. Pacers have 5 Orebs already. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem starts 2nd quarter, with Wade/LeBron/Jones/Miller. Small, spread the floor, lineup. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Udonis Haslem enters to start the second quarter. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron on pace for 36, 12 and 12. Or if you saw Sunday's show, he's pretty much meh. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat copied SNL's "People Getting Punched Right Before Eating" short, with flour bombings. White hot flour bombings. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: Homebound now as I wait on the birth of my son. A little different watching these games on TV. Cool to follow them the way fans do. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 26, Pacers 20 after 1. Heat shot 61%, Battier & LeBron both had 9 pts. Granger had 9 for Pacers. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat leads 26-20 after first. LeBron with 9-3-3. Battier strong. West 0-for-5. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 26, Pacers 20 after 1stQ. Heat is 4 of 5 from three-point range. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat up 11 early, take 26-20 lead into second after LeBron ends first quatrer with 3-pointer. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron 3 with 0.9 left in quarter makes it 26-20 after one. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: The Pacers grab almost twice as many offensive rebounds when Udonis Haslem is off the court vs. on the court. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Pacers have done an excellent job weathering early storm here. 11-point Heat lead is now 5, :44.7 left in the 1Q. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: So much for more Udonis. Heat now nine deep without Haslem entering yet. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: James Jones entering before Udonis Haslem. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Nine deep already, no Haslem. Odd. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger matching Battier on 3s. Both are 3 of 3. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat may urge Granger to get a T soon. 3 3s already for Indy's leading scorer. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: As a Red Sox fan, this Shane Battier outburst smells a lot like JD Drew's grand salami in Game 6 2007 ALCS. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Chalmers screaming at LeBron after that timeout about defensive rotation. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: For a change of pace, Chalmers yells at LeBron as the two come off the court, after Granger's 3-pointer. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron and Mario being all LeBron and Mario after Granger gets loose for a 3, cutting MIA lead to 19-13. Timeout Heat. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: At 19-8, it is the Heat's largest lead of the series to this point. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Can't watch that pass from LeBron to Anthony enough. Not just pretty, but so difficult. Hanging, lefty wraparound. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Largest Heat lead of series. Already. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Battier, meanwhile, 3-of-3 on 3-pointers. Heat 8-of-15 on 3s last 2 games now after 5-of-42 in first 3 games. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: That may be the best 7 minutes Shane Battier has played in a Heat uniform. Not just the 3s. Broke up a 3-and-1. Batted a def rebound out. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Shane Battier 9, Pacers 8. Rest of Heat 10, too, so that's ... carry the 2 ... 19-8 Heat, Pacers call a :20, 4:59 left 1st. 2 days ago

Jason Jackson: Who 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Battier! 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Pacers trying to feature David West with his advantage on Shane Battier. But he's 0-of-5 early. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Can get enough of that LeBron . . . and Joel Anthony two-man game! http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat have left a bunch of early points on the table with four early turnovers and a pair of missed Wade free throws. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Battier just broke up a 3 on 1. Wade converts on other end. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Roy Hibbert just took a long look at the crowd in the timeout, then implored teammates to pick things up. Big few minutes ahead, perhaps? 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: First time all series Heat have gotten off to good start. Basis was 2 Battier 3s (was 2-of-12 on them) & some Pacer turnovers. 12-5 MIA. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Heat up 12-5 with transition buckets and 3-pointers. Pace-and-space is the name of the game so far. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 12-5 Heat at first time out. Battier with 6 points, LBJ dunk in transition sends us to break. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: All things considered, best first-quarter start for the Heat this series. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: This pace is taking Hibbert out of the game. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: The Heat have an early lead. This is not a misprint. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: The first eight Heat points come from Shane Battier and Ronny Turiaf. Who had that in the pool? 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Roy HIbbert straight-up ignoring Ronny Turiaf in the PnR. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: .@engeljen brings it: "A bounty has been placed on Roger Goodell and Vilma is just the latest to lay his ass out" http://on-msn.com/KwS2CV 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Battier's feeling it. 2 of 2 from 3-point range. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Heat's top priority: clean up the boards. First Pacers possession: second-chance 3-pointer. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger with the answer on Pacers' second-chance possession. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Granger with a 3 to tie it. Someone will make a 2 at some point, I promise. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Battier opens with 3-pointer, believed to be his first since Duke, or something like that. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Battier with a 3 to open. If you listened to ESPN Radio in Austin an hour ago, you knew that would happen. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Well, that's a good sign. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: LeBron crazy amped before this one. Dunking in layup line, spiking ball just before tipoff. OK then. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Lower bowl filled by tipoff. Must be a big game. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat-Pacers about to start Game 5. Must say Kyrylo Fesenko's black-on-black suit selections this series show serious Ukrainian swag. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron James just spiked the ball and sent it about 30 feet in the air. Ball was unharmed. Kudos, folks at Spalding. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Looks like everyone is in their seats earlier for this one. 8 p.m. starts make a big difference in Miami. 2 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Haven't seen LeBron this amped in a while. Monster dunks in layup line and dancing during intros. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: New video for Heat pregame. Begins with U.D.'s bloody brow. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Huge cheer for Udonis Haslem as he presents tonight's "Home Strong" honoree. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Also told there's some nasty storms out there ... drive carefully, folks. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 20:00 on the game clock until we get this thing started ... 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: How the Heat plan on neutralizing Roy Hibbert in Game 5: Run like mad. http://es.pn/JaG02Q 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Feast your eyes, mi amigo! Don't worry, I saved you a plate. @Micky Arison http://t.co/trDYJHyQ 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Bosh made a brief appearance in locker room when I was in there. Didn't talk to media. Was in athletic attire. Walking fine. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem on the tribute: "I wouldn't tell them to get them the real way at home, but I appreciate it." 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Staffers around arena wearing "UD40" band aids over their eyes. Teammates amused. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Vogel: "Danny has done nothing to initiate" the dustups. "We're not going to be intimidated in this series." 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Frank Vogel on Danny Granger's antics, "Danny has done nothing to initiate any of that." http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Among Frank Vogel's keys to the game, "We've got to make Wade and James score over us." http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: For starters: A pregame look at lineups, inactives, referees and a pregame note of note for tonight's Heat-Pacers. http://sunsent.nl/Kai3uP 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra said he will keep Udonis Haslem coming off the bench, even after Sunday's breakthrough, "He feels ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Same starters for Heat, as Spo said 7-1/2 hours ago. 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra said he will stay with same lineup 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: We have a few minutes until Spo speaks to us at 6:15 ... and while I may regret this, let Heat Questions commence... 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: I got punched in the head but now I have a bandage, so it's on. http://t.co/Vne7OCwv 2 days ago

Jason Jackson: Tonight 6p-8 - @MiamiHEAT Pep Rally @ Bongo's next to AAA. Win tix for tonights game! Drink and food specials plus 790 swag. #JAXShow 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I'm sure the T-shirts all can only be washed in premium and go from 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 300 employees of luxury car dealer The Collection - Dwyane Wade is a spokesman - posed today in "Team Wade" shirts to support their guy. 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Norris Cole received 2 votes for the 2011-12 All-Rookie Team, just in case you were wondering. 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: I'm not much into symbolism or whatever but the weather in Miami has been hideous since start of playoffs. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: If the Heat have a game Saturday, it's at 8pm at the AAA 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: NBA announces if a Game 7 of Heat-Pacers is necessary Saturday it would be 8 p.m. at AmericanAirlines Arena (ABC). http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade, LeBron tired of Danny Granger's recent behavior. LeBron calls it "stupid": http://es.pn/JzD5QO 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: Sometimes you must keep superstars out of decision making process. Had Jordan gotten his way Bulls would not have had Cartwright or Grant. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: On with @Jason Jackson on 790 in Miami right now. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: The Magic have gambled on a long-shot: Letting a superstar play GM. My column: http://bit.ly/JDxIFQ 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Granger says trash-talking LeBron is about standing up for teammates: “He’s the MVP. A little trash-talking won’t get him off his game." 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Granger on stepping to Wade after Hibbert's foul: "Maybe it was overreaction, maybe it wasn’t. It was in the heat of the moment." 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Granger feels disrespected nationally: "3 or 4 teams that didn’t make the playoffs had more televised games than us." 2 days ago

Brian Windhorst: What a 60K Heat playoff single game package gets you (benefits charity) : http://t.co/lDg0ZGo9 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Granger on trash-talking: “I think there is a line and I’m tip-toeing it. That’s a product of the chip on my shoulder." 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Vogel remembers seeing Spo, a former player at U of Portland, wearing a UK shirt later during the lockout. At least Spo didn't go to U of L. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: So, in conclusion, a bunch of senseless noise today to feed the media beast. Oh, the sound and the fury. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Frank Vogel, UK grad, watched Kentucky practice during the lockout. Spoelstra did the same thing a week later. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Granger said after shootaround that his aggressive play is a product of being disrespected nationally by TV networks. True story. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron, Wade reiterate that no one's going to fight. Granger, Vogel reiterate that Pacers defend each other. This series is tremendous. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat giving away White Hot "UD 40" bandages (actually stickers) tonight. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Tonight's giveaway. U knew this was coming. http://bit.ly/LcSFTu 2 days ago

Chris Perkins: Dolphins camp today...Heat-Pacers tonite. http://t.co/UdExcbf4 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: We go 3-on-3 to preview Heat-Pacers Game 5. Can the Heat maintain momentum? http://es.pn/MizgTC 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron on Granger's technical fouls: "I guess he’s doing it for his own psyche. I don’t know. It’s stupid." 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron: "I mean too much to our team and I can’t afford to be suspended for a game or do something stupid to get me kicked out." 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: More LeBron on Granger: "It’s not going to work whatever he’s trying...Nobody is fighting on the basketball court." 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron on Danny Granger's antics: "It's not getting me off my game...It's stupid." 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: So in the wake of the Bosh injury, the Heat have gone from "we have enough" to "survival." So they didn't have enough? http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade now sprinkling "survival" into his answers to the media. It's contagious. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Clearly, Spoelstra has run out of options, saying he expects to stick with his Game 4 starters (Wade, LeBron, Chalmers, Turiaf, Battier). 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Spoelstra has debuted a new Spo-ism in this morning's presser: "Survival." Might be averaging 8 mentions per sentence. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Game 5 that is, grrrr. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Spo: "We can't win the series tonight. ... We've had a laser-like focus the last 24 hours because we understand how important this is." 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Spoelstra hinting toward starting Turiaf and Battier again for Game 4. Still won't commit to a lineup, though. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Expect the same lineup from Heat tonight to start. Spo with the rare tip of hand. 2 days ago

Joseph Goodman: SPOELSTRA: "With some of our three-point shooters, I don't even care if they shoot contested shots. I want that kind of open mind." 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Spo: "Everybody's ready to go, except Chris." (Really, you knew that was the first shootaround quote already, no?) 2 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Practice Report: Spoelstra, Wade, LeBron and Haslem audio clips http://sbn.to/K7OzPK 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: For Hoosiers freaks. Like me. "Hoosiers" Revisited http://www.youtube.com/watch?… via @youtube 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat Charitable Fund donating $50,000 tonight to the Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community. 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: As fans wonder why Miami doesn't run more, I asked the team: Whatever happened to 'pace-and-space'? http://es.pn/JaG02Q 2 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: The Lakers got swept in the WC semis under Phil Jackson, but won a game this time under Mike Brown. Progress? Maybe not. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Derrick Stafford, Jason Phillips, Greg Willard your referees for tonight's Heat-Pacers (8 p.m., TNT), with Michael Smith the alternate. 2 days ago

Ira Winderman: Is the Heat bench capable of producing enough? Latest "Ask Ira" at http://sunsent.nl/K8cDR4 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: On #790theTicket until 9 2 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: That puppet commercial jinxed everything. Doesn't look like Kobe and LeBron will ever face each other in a Finals. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: With all respect to Westbrook, he gave Chuck bad advice. Junior's. Go to Junior's for steak. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: Oklahoma City: Classy town, classy fans, classy organization, classy team, classy leader in Durant. Can't help but root for them. 2 days ago

Bill Reiter: No doubt. I want to see a Heat-Thunder Finals. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Happy Game 5 Day, Miami. 2 days ago

Tim Reynolds: “@APkrawczynski: OKC v. Spurs is going to be epic.” >> Legen ... wait for it ... dary! 2 days ago

Monday, May 21

Tim Reynolds: Jamie Moyer on Marlins Park: "Eons better than the old place." 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Ozzie Guillen on Jamie Moyer: "A lot of guys have better stuff, 30 years younger, that cannot pitch in the big leagues." 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Mike Woodson's facial hair needs to introduce Andrew Bynum's Afro to "Just For Men". 3 days ago

Jason Jackson: I am an hour late but if u haven't seen or heard -- if both east semis end w gm6, the ECF starts Sat. If either has a gm 7, ECF starts Mon. 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: Except for a Saturday start of East finals, all other East finals game would begin at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: If Heat-Pacers or Celtics-76ers go seven games, Eastern Conference finals open Monday at 8:30 p.m. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: NBA announces if Celtics close out 76ers in six games and Heat-Pacers ends in Thursday Game 6, Game 1 of Eastern ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And one more thing: Other than Game 1 of the ECF if it is on Saturday (8pm if it happens), every game will start at 8:30. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And no matter what, the ECF will have games every other day. You can pretty much figure out the dates yourself, starting Saturday or Monday 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: If Game 7 is necessary in either East series, then Game 1 of the ECF is Monday at 8:30. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: If Heat-Pacers and Celtics-Sixers series end in 6, then Game 1 of ECF is Saturday at 8pm. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: As easily as Darren Collison is getting into the paint, what would Rondo do if still playing at this level? 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: The lights are working again on the left-field scoreboard after Stanton's laser connected. I'm still impressed, frankly. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Unofficially, the Marlins' 4th has lasted 6 hours. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Stanton homer: 438 feet. I'd have added another 200. 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: We get it, the Celtics bench do their celebratory thing after every basket. We don't need a cutaway shot every time of it. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Some of the lights in the scoreboard that Stanton's slam hit are no longer working. I hope he doesn't lose his security deposit. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Crowd wanted a curtain call. H2R gave one, before Stanton eventually emerged. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Moyer had Stanton struck out, until Stanton hit one about 600 feet for a grand slam. 6-4 Fish. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Four dropped foul balls in the stands through 3-plus innings. C'mon, Marlins fans. You're better than this. Right? 3 days ago

Jason Jackson: back to back to back JAX from Leake, Cozart & Stubbs -- @Reds over Braves 4-1 -- Votto keep it going!! #JAXShow 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And Austin Kearns just stole his first base since swiping two vs. the White Sox on 6/6/10. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Ramirez's double earlier this inning has been changed to single, E4. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: My colleague Greg Stoda's story on the box Erik Spoelstra is in. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: My colleague Hal Habib's story off Heat practice http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: H2R just hustled his way to a 140-foot double. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Morrison just became the 944th different player to strike out against Moyer. Buehrle the 945th. Only 50 active pitchers have 945 Ks. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Jamie Moyer just struck out Logan Morrison. So? Morrison is not even half Moyer's age. (49 yrs, 6 mos, 4 days vs. 24 yrs, 8 mos, 27 days). 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Stanton and Ramirez both hit homers off Moyer in the first. Except both were caught on the track. #MarlinsParkIsLarge 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Giancarlo Stanton facing Jamie Moyer now. Stanton was negative-3-year-old when Moyer made ML debut. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Jamie Moyer has pitched against 11 current big-league managers. Don Mattingly was only one to homer off him. Group hit .254 (32-126). 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Hot Hot Hoops Podcast: Heat vs Pacers mid-series report http://sbn.to/KtBRsg 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade thinks LeBron James is pretty good at basketball. http://es.pn/JA7rbv 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I must say, the Marlins parking garage attendants might be the friendliest in the majors. Every one you pass is like 'Enjoy the game,' etc. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: News from @AP: LeBron, Heat rest up for Game 5 with Pacers. http://apne.ws/LbnU19%0A 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Favorite line from today may be James Jones defending his dunk: “You try as much as possible to remind yourself that you’re still a player." 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Lots of light-hearted chatter at Heat practice today. So I wrote it all down bullet-style. http://es.pn/JA7rbv 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I love when @stugotz790 reads my tweets. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: You'd be asking a guy with an injury that restricts movement to re-enter a physical series, cold. Risky. Like jumping a speeding train. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Don't read too much into Spoelstra keeping door open 4 Bosh to return in Game 7. Still hearing it's highly unlikely. Might not even b wise. 3 days ago

Mario Chalmers: Outta all my bday gifts this right here is my favorite. My son will always b able to lean and count on me http://instagr.am/p/K5ywUKv4Ys/ 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: I'm officially throwing my hat in the ring and declaring my interest in the Magic GM position. Would I get annual passes to all theme parks? 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: In studio on 790TheTicket tomorrow from 8 to 9. This time, if James Jones tells me how lousy my segment was, I'm going to show him his dunk. 3 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Latest installment of "STUFF PEOPLE ASK ME ON TWITTER" is now up on the blog. http://bit.ly/PKYzM 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: My plane just dropped like the Heat's 3-point shooting percentage. Jeez. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Most so-called opinion makers on the Heat r people I haven't seen in Heat locker room. Not once. When it comes 2 their views, caveat emptor. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: For the sake of all that is good, Stan Van Gundy needs to work for Donald Sterling. Team will be really good, the comedy even better. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: If LeBron James retired tomorrow, First Take would be off the air by Wednesday, right? 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: To me, SVG firing reinforces this truth: an NBA megastar on a max contract is the single-most valuable asset in sports. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: So is Dwight Howard both coach and GM of the Magic now? 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Wade on cold streak. "At times, the rim seemed so small it looked like the size of a Cheerio." #newendorsement #chaching 3 days ago

Chris Perkins: Haslem said him, Wade & LBJ talked about high pick&roll right after Bosh injured. U-D said it felt "natural" in Game 4. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dispatch from Heat practice: Don't expect Chris Bosh (ab strain) back in uniform any time soon. http://es.pn/KNN2Ml 3 days ago

Chris Perkins: I asked James Jones about his dunk attempt in Game 4. Said he hasn't dunked in game since 2008; felt team needed spark. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Wade, native of the Windy City, on Juwan Howard confronting Stephenson pregame: "That's Juwan, my boy from Chicago." 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: Hardly surprising Heat would leave door open for Chris Bosh for a Game 7. A mild lower-abdominal strain is a ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Spoelstra said Bosh is not close to doing court work yet and won't be available for Game 5. Game 7? "Too early to tell." 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Udonis Haslem with stitches on his eyelid #heat @ American Airlines Arena http://instagr.am/p/K5gYjJoyYj/ 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: LeBron on how the Heat will approach Game 5: "We always have a sense of urgency. It's the playoffs." 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Wade downplayed his injuries: "You don't play sports without dealing with aches and pains." 3 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Haslem says the team was amused by James Jones' dunk attempt but appreciated the aggressiveness. I think he was just trying to be nice. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Udonis Haslem post-9-stitches: http://t.co/hEp0L6bI 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Basically, that was the news of the day from Heatland today. James Jones' dunk escapades were the talk of the plane last night. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I'll say this politely. Heat teammates now know why James Jones is in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, not the dunk contest. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: James Jones on the dunk experiment: "I saw an opportunity to be aggressive. Obviously, it didn't work out." 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Wade said they watched James Jones' dunk try on the plane: "That was the funniest thing I've ever seen. He wasn't close" 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade on LeBron's Game 4: "It was video game-like. Like 2k." 3 days ago

Jason Jackson: America's finest basketball conversationalist and Pacers VP Clark Kellogg joins The #JAXShow NEXT exclusively on @790thetweet 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Key to this series is still Hibbert. Pacers struggled with him off floor in Games 1 and 4. Offensive foul Battier drew on him was huge. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Amazing how the Miami mood has gone from panic to euphoria after one great half. Series isn't over yet. Indiana still has some advantages. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Breaking: LeBron hasn't finished The Hunger Games yet, but he says he's enjoying it. 3 days ago

Bill Reiter: Talking about LeBron's historic playoff game on Fox NBA Video: http://on-msn.com/JiZ2Zn 3 days ago

Chris Perkins: Back to work in Miami. D-Wade at practice today. http://t.co/ywGv8xeB 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Blog: The key for Wade and James -- movement. http://bit.ly/JKWLY8 3 days ago

Micky Arison: HOF'er Bob McAdoo & @LeBron James shooting FT http://lockerz.com/s/210786540 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Doors just opened to Heat practice. No sign of Chris Bosh here. We'll get update soon. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: To answer questions I'm getting: 1. no Bosh update yet, but don't expect this round; 2. No, I didn't see First Take, nor care what was said. 3 days ago

Jason Jackson: The #JAXShow NEXT w/ all the bells and whistles. We praise @Udonis Haslem & chat w/ Pacers VP & Ohio State great Clark Kellogg - tune in @ 1p EDT 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: Mario Chalmers and Udonis Haslem have stepped up in the past two games for the Heat. Who's next? Who's needed? http://sunsent.nl/KDbhwp 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: After scoring 40 in a playoff game, LeBron James doesn't cool off much. He's averaging 34.4 in his career in next game after a 40+ night. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron and Wade fed each other for buckets just 12x in the postseason before Gm 4. They did 7x on Sunday. via @CoupNBA: http://on.nba.com/J8F7rx 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Was LeBron's 40-18-9 the best performance of his playoff career? Here's what the numbers say. http://es.pn/Ks1eea 3 days ago

Jason Jackson: All doors for Game 5 tomorrow will open at 6:30pm. Game time is 8:00pm for @MiamiHEAT 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: These last 3 games -- and I expect 3 -- will do a lot to define 2 young coaches. Vogel, Spoelstra have each had good & bad moments so far. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Not surprised Haslem felt at ease going back 2 pick-and-pop rather than diving into traffic. Teammates have questioned that strategy all yr. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Fellow NBA players use Twitter to react to the 40-18-9 from LeBron "Video Game" James. http://es.pn/JIzNz3 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: For one game, the Big 3 were made whole again thanks to Udonis Haslem and the "pick-and-pop" play. http://es.pn/MA8GrR 3 days ago

Micky Arison: What a performance by your @MiamiHEAT last night. Don't miss game 5 Tues at 8. A very few tkts avail & would expect some releases soon. 3 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Taking any all questions on the Heat, the NBA and life in general for the next 30 minutes. Best of the best will be answered on the blog. 3 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: Spurs win. Nailed it. Two for two now on my Spurs predictions. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: My vote for the Blackberry Bold Play of the Day: The James Jones Dunk Attempt. http://bit.ly/KdF7JX (via @sbnation) 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Game 4 2nd-half scoring: LeBron+Wade 43, Pacers 39. More stunning? Game 4 2nd-half rebounds: LeBron+Wade 19, Pacers 18. 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: My column off yesterday's Heat win http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 3 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Game 5 will b 8pm on TNT. Before broadcast, Barkley can take back "Haslem hasn't hit a shot since u were there" comment he made to Shaq. 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: Have the Heat regained a needed component with Sunday's breakthrough by Udonis Haslem? Latest "Ask Ira" at http://sunsent.nl/Jrj7hs 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Big difference in Miami's offense from Gm 3 and Gm 4? Off-ball movement. Doubled their offense from basket cuts in Gm 4. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Play of the Heat season so far? The backdoor pass from James to Wade. http://bit.ly/KqYBZO 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Danny Granger is the first player in this year's playoffs with a technical in three consecutive games. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Logan Morrison and Giancarlo Stanton both could face Jamie Moyer tonight for first time. Neither was alive when he made ML debut. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: For those into these things, Accuscore now says the Heat are 68 percent favorites to advance. Way to go out on that limb, Accuscore. 3 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Morning everyone. Rather full day -- UM football availability, Jamie Moyer pitches in his 50th different ballpark, and, yeah, the Heat too. 3 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Barkley calls San Antonio's River Walk "a little dirty creek." 3 days ago

Ira Winderman: Clippers' loss to Spurs and being swept out means Heat-Pacers Game 5 Tuesday now an 8 p.m. start at AmericanAirlines Arena. 3 days ago

Joseph Goodman: San Antonio sweep means Game 5 between Heat and Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Chris Paul, it appears, is human. Not sure about those Spurs players though. 3 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Feels wrong that a Chris Paul turnover ends the Clippers season. Perhaps there's an alternate ending on the way. 3 days ago

Sunday, May 20

Bill Reiter: Sitting at the Caddyshack in KC talking hoops with Kirk Hinrich's dad. #LoveTheShack 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column: LeBron, Wade, Heat stand up in Game 4. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat notebook on Haslem and Battier http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And forget points. In last 20 years, only two players have had multiple playoff games with at least 18 reb and 9 ast: LeBron and Tim Duncan. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron had 40 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists today. In the last 20 years, no one's even had as much as a 30-18-and-9 game in the playoffs. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Why did D-Wade play so poorly in Game 3 but so well in Game 4? He had his knee drained reports @WallaceNBA_ESPN : http://es.pn/JqDOKv 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column: Game 4 Heat win defined by LeBron at his best, Wade and others at their toughest. http://bit.ly/KEl9dn 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: For those curious: Game 6 Thursday in Indiana has been locked into an 8 p.m. start. Game 5 Tuesday at ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I think this could be the last time we play "Heat questions." 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And we have no new info on Bosh. There's a chance he returns sometime this postseason. Everything else is a guess. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And this'll be interesting tonight, but I'll take a few Heat questions if anyone has any ... 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: For all who are wondering about Tuesday's schedule, if the Clippers win tonight, Heat-Pacers are 7pm. Otherwise, 8pm. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron dunking today. Believe some of you call this Flying Death Machine? http://t.co/duDfta3g 4 days ago

Micky Arison: What do u think for nexts @MiamiHEAT game giveaway? http://lockerz.com/s/210600319 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron drew 14 fouls against 9 different Pacers. That's the 2nd most fouls he's drawn in a playoff game in his career. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron scored or assist 62 of the Heat's 101 points today (61.4%), the highest percentage of season. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: For the third time in the playoffs, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade outscored the opposing team after halftime. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: This stat is simple enough: Team that wins the rebounding battle has won every game in the Heat-Pacers series. Heat +6 on off. boards today. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: NBA players react to LeBron's 40-18-9 on Twitter. "Video Game James" -@jcrossover, Jamal Crawford. http://es.pn/JIzNz3 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I'll also lead off Heat Hour on @790thetweet tomorrow at 8am. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller shaking his head: "Were LeBron and D-Wade good tonight?" 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: ELIAS: LeBron is the 1st player to put up at least 40-18-9 in a playoff game in over half a century. (Elgin Baylor, '61) 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Just like Game 1 ... Your score after halftime: LeBron+Wade 43, Pacers 39. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Sitting at locker icing after going for 40 pts, 18 rebs & 9 asst, LeBron is reading The Hunger Games at the moment. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: So what's LeBron doing now? Back in his book -- The Hunger Games. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Erik Spoelstra said having to sit around hotel for 2 days after losing Game 2 & 3 "was a nightmare." 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Miami 101, Indiana 93 | Heat Reaction grades: http://es.pn/Jh8FI4 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwight Howard only one in last decade to do 40-and-18 in a playoff game. He had 1 assist that game. LeBron had 9 today. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: After all, it's always wise to write off a team with 2 superstars, one of them the MVP, and tons more playoff experience. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Weird, I thought this series was over after Game 3... 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem scored every field goal for the Heat in final 30 minutes of the game. What? 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 101, Pacers 93 final. LeBron: 40-18-9; Wade 40-9-6. Haslem with 14 HUGE points. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: In my opinion, its LeBron's best playoff game since Game 5 of '09 ECF vs. Magic when he had 37 pts, 14 rebs, 12 asst. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Remember when Wade was done and Spo was getting fired? 4pm seems like such a distant memory. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron: "It's still going to be a dogfight. It's a three-game series now." 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron: "As the leader of this team, I just try to make plays." So easy. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron: "We had a terrible performance in Game 3. We wanted to redeem ourselves." 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron finishes with 40 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists. Wade finishes with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Final: Heat 101-93. Game 5 is Tuesday, time still TBD. Game 6 is Thursday back in this building. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade: "I've been doubted before. I'll be doubted again." 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 101, Pacers 93 final. Series is tied at 2-2 with homecourt advantage returning to Miami. Game 5 is Tuesday. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Of course he gets the last rebound. 40 points. 18 rebounds. 9 assists. Absurd. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron finishes with 40 points, 18 rebounds and 9 assists. No one has done that in a playoff game in over 25 years. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron James with 40 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists. No one has done that in a playoff game in over 25 years. No one. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: And there's rebound No. 17. 40, 17 and 9. Who voted him fifth for MVP again? 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron is 40-17-9. Wade is 30-9-6. MVP and MV3. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: That's 40-17-9 for James. Wade is 30-9-6. Season saved, for now. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Last player with 38, 16 and 9 in a playoff game? You'll never guess ... Brad Daugherty (40, 16 and 9) on 4/23/92. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 99, Pacers 93 with 16.2 left. Tho, Pacers did score 8 points in 9 seconds once. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 37, 16 and 9 for LBJ. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron: 37-16-9. And going to line. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron's 16th rebound looks like it will seal the game. Heat needed everything they had to get this one. What an excellent series 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Assist # 9 for LeBron. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Haslem has 4 baskets in a game for the first time since April 18. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: #HoopIdea rule: Fouling Joel Anthony in the final minutes should result in an immediate ejection. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade and LeBron disagreeing about what was supposed to happen on defensive possession. Still. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: One of, if not the, finest LeBron performances he's had in a Heat jersey. Pressure, a sense they were done, an early deficit. Well done. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Could Haslem's game improve even more if they put an eye patch on him? 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Updated LeBron stats: 37 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks. Wade has 8 pts in 4Q, 30 for game. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem's now 4-for-4 from field and line. All it took was a Band-Aid. 4 days ago

Jason Jackson: my eye -- my eye -- @Udonis Haslem cannot be kept down - the jimmy is back #HEATLive 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Last time someone put up 37-13-8 in a playoff game? LeBron in 2009 vs. ORL. Last time before that. Yep, MJ in 1997. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller telling teammates he's fine as he's sprawled out on floor. Reminds me of Hans & Frans in Olympics w/ limps falling off. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Wade unstoppable attacking the rim and Haslem hitting midrange jumpers again? Heat nation partying like it's 2006! 4 days ago

Jason Jackson: put another band-aid on UD's eye -- it is working #HEATLive 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Note to Jay Sabol: Next time Udonis Haslem is slumping, make him bleed. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Can't understate what Udonis Haslem, bandage and all, is doing out there right now. Shades of 2006. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Haslem with back-to-back clutch jumpers and now a running bank shot by Wade. Heat 92, Pacers 83. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: This is the grittiest effort for this team this season. Just need to close it out. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Haslem's back-to-back jumpers were the first baskets by Heat players other than James & Wade since mid-2Q. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Those two Haslem field goals were first by anyone other than Wade or James in 2 FULL quarters of playing time. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: LeBron has played for redemption for almost two years. Wade's been doing it for just one game. He's responded to that pretty well. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Before that Haslem bucket, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had scored 48 of the Heat's last 50 points. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller is lying on the floor in front of the Heat bench. Given everything his body has left. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 37, 13 and 8 so far for James. First time someone in a playoff game had that line since ... LeBron, 5/28/09. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: In terms of overall effort, Wade hardly resembles what we saw in Game 3. Flying around on defense. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron out of the game. He's gassed. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron is exhausted. There's 6:42 left. Heat by 5. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron and Wade have combined for 38 of the Heat's 40 pts in the second half. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Everyone but Barbosa knew LeBron was going to block that. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: All is good now: a Heat staffer has retrieved more headbands for LeBron. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: LeBron is totally gassed. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron anticipated that Anthony miss. Of course he did. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron with 35-10-8 with 9 minutes left. Dwyane Wade has hit his last 11 shots. They're winning 2-on-5 right now. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: I try to read all the mentions, but if you're asking me offseason questions in a game this good.... 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: The last six people who made Udonis Haslem bleed no longer return my calls. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat are having trouble getting bleeding stopped on Haslem. Trainer Jay Sabol acting like a cut man. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Reviewing some 3Q stats, Heat were 10-18 shooting, 9-12 in the paint. Pacers were 6-18 shooting, 3-11 in paint. Complete reversal. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Haslem dripping blood on an actual foul, and still Wade hit the ground much more dramatically on the play before. #StopTheFlops 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Blood streaming from Udonis Haslem's right eye 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: So, to review, the Heat had 30 pts in the 3rdQ after scoring 26 pts in 3rdQs of Games 3 and 4. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: That opened up a decent-sized cut on Haslem's face. Blood streaming down. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Crazy to think that Spoelstra should put LeBron on Collison down the stretch? Done it before. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Darren Collison's value in this game is beyond is aggression & stats (16 pts), he's forced Heat to change lineup to deal with him. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron with 35 points after that man's-man move in the post. Chalmers back in for Cole. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra going with Cole on Collison. Chalmers couldn't stay with him. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Key to the Heat's offensive turnaround stems from Wade playing better off the ball. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Wade and James were ridiculous in 3rd. Margin of error is just so small for Miami right now, though. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Pacers need to get back to the incredible ball movement that set the tone for their first half. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: If Durant isn't going to rest in the second half, LeBron can't either. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Now, may I say, there's a long way to go here. Only thing guaranteed is drama, I would expect. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra slaps the side of LeBron's leg three times, sends him back in. No breaks today. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron resting on bench for every second between quarters. Gets slap on the leg from Spoelstra. 4 days ago

Jason Jackson: I love that James Jones lost his mind and thought he was going to "cram it in the boot" - no result but sound mind - past it on JJ #HEATLive 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron has 33, 9 and 8 through 3 quarters. No one has done that in a full playoff game since Kobe in 2010. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Heat lost a little momentum at the end but got Wade some valuable rest in addition to the break between quarters. The Heat will take it. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: LeBron has been mesmerizing. Now he needs to keep it up in fourth quarter. Heat's season, Big 3 itself depends on it. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron with 33 pts, 9 rebs and 8 asts already. No one's hit those numbers through three quarters in last 15 playoffs. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron, who has 33 points, is also 1 rebound & 2 assists shy of first triple double since Game 5 of NBA Finals. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 76, Pacers 70 entering 4th. Heat flip momentum with 38 straight pts by LBJ and Wade. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron & Wade also had 38 straight points for Heat going back to 2Q before a Haslem FT late in 3Q. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: JAMES JONES WITH THE MONSTER DUNK....oh, never mind. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 76, Pacers 70 entering 4th. James and Wade flip momentum with 38 straight pts by LBJ and Wade. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat 76, Pacers 70 after 3. LeBron & Wade both had 14 pts in 4Q, got Hibbert in foul trouble in process. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat. 75 points in Game 2. 75 points in Game 3. 76 points through 3 quarters of Game 4. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat takes 76-70 lead into the fourth. Still shaking my head over seeing James Jones dribble, let alone try to dunk. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: With Wade and James scoring 38 consecutive Heat points at one stretch, Heat got into fourth up 76-70. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: I think James Jones just lost his mind. Did he really just try to dunk on 3 Pacers? 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Gotta finish quarters strong in the playoffs. Pacers trying to do that now and give themselves less of a hole in fourth quarter. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: When LeBron made that layup, Wade walked halfway down the baseline with his fist clenched. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: 38 straight points by LeBron and Wade. Wow. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: James Jones? 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat have 8 baskets in paint & have drawn 4 shooting fouls in paint in 3Q. Up to 53% shooting for game, 9-13 in qtr. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Seriously, James Jones looked stunned. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: 23 pts for the Heat in 3rd Q. Only had 26 combined in third quarters of Games 3 and 4. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: James Jones coming in. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: 33 straight pts for LeBron and Wade. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Last non-Wade, non-LeBron points were a pair of Udonis Haslem free throws with 2:51 to play in second period. 33 straight by the Big Two. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: No more camping out to the side when one superstar has the ball. Keep moving off the ball, keep the defense guessing where the other is. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: The last time someone other than LeBron or Wade has scored for the Heat was 2:51 left in the 2ndQ. Two free throws by Haslem. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I have no idea who wins this game. But all we've learned today is when Bob McAdoo says a guy is hurt at halftime, ignore the man. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Juwan Howard screaming in the huddle. He's essentially an assistant coach at this point. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Your third quarter score: LeBron+Wade 23, Pacers 11. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade with 22 points after scoring 14 here in the third quarter. Heat 69, Pacers 65 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: What's amazing about Wade's resurgence is that it's LeBron who lifted the team and gave him time to get there. Great, great game. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat have gone to '06 Finals strategy with high screens for Wade with clear outs. He's 6-of-6 shooting, has 14 points in 3Q. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Wade and LeBron playing TOGETHER, not taking turns. A welcome sight indeed. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Wade with 11 in the third quarter. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Turiaf is in full frenzy. Fists pumping. Fans screaming that he sucks. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron & Wade have a combined 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting in 3Q. Heat have taken 66-63 lead. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat up 64-63 and riding 15-2 run. This team isn't dead yet. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Love the play where Wade falls, gets up and hits a 3-pointer. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: That's an old-man play by Wade. Fall down, pass the ball awkwardly, get up, hit open 3. I know. That's my signature move at the gym. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I've never seen Wade do the slip, fall down, get up, make 3 for lead move before. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade is back, y'all. Has hit his last 6 shots. Heat take the lead 64-63. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Fall down. Get back up. Heat 64-63. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron with 28-8-6. Under the circumstances, and with little help throughout, as good as he's been all season. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Battier smiles at ref after David West throws an elbow in his general direction. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: So far this quarter: LeBron+Wade 15, Pacers 7. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Make that 10-0 run for the Heat. Tied at 61. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat assistant coach David Fizdale, to the entire bench, "Mental toughness!" (And a revived Wade doesn't hurt, either). 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Everything the Heat wants on that sequence: Battier excellent defense on West, LeBron attacks as soon as he touches. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: 8-0 run for the Heat. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade getting great looks and finishing. Quick 6 points after the break have been huge. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade with six points in less than 2 mins. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade with some shifty moves and just like that the Heat only trail by 4 with 6:54 left in the third quarter. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade's now 6-of-13. Getting into flow. Next issue: Spoelstra finding someone to stop Collison's penetration when he comes in. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Dwyane Wade re-animating, he's 3-of-3 in 3Q including back-to-back strong drives to cut Pacers' lead to 4. Indy has been sloppy with ball. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: The past few minutes have been a different Wade than the previous 1 1/2 games. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Fourth foul on Joel Anthony with eight minutes to play in the third quarter, and, yes, we're talking about the Heat's best center. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: The "He's a Flopper" chant has started again for Wade. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron fuming after Granger's 3-pointer. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: It's LeBron or bust for Miami. Fourth quarter could be riveting. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Bob McAdoo told ESPN's Heather Cox at halftime that Wade's "knee is bothering him." 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: For his sake, LeBron better have enjoyed his rest. He's at 22 minutes, headed for 46. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: The Heat essentially has 24 minutes to avoid the worst 40 hours it's endured in the "Big 3" era. 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: Whoops, looks like I "forgot" to un-mute the halftime show again. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron with 19 points, 5 rebs and 5 ast at the break. First player to hit those numbers by halftime this postseason. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: At the half, players with more than 4 points: Pacers 6, Heat 3. #sameoldstory 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: My point is, the Heat will get the calls in Miami. Shouldn't be that way, but it is. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: 4th time LeBron has gone for at least 19, 5 and 5 in the first half of a playoff game. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Hear the complaints about lack of calls. But that's how it is in NBA. The only thing consistent about officiating is it favors home team. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Halftime reading: What Heat said in December when I wondered why they didn't acquire a legit center: http://es.pn/tP9ifg 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: LeBron has 19pts, 5reb, 5ast in the first half. First time someone has done that in playoffs since Kobe, 5/23/10. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Battier -18, Haslem +10 in the first half. Always a dangerous stat to glean much from, but it's worth a little something. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra got on Wade for "playing soft" in last game. He's not today. He's just still searching for a good rhythm. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Demoralizing sequence for Heat at end of half. Wade misses 2-of-3 at line, then Barbosa beats buzzer. 46-54. At least Wade's legs have life. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron had 19 points, 5 rebs, 5 asst. Wade finally got going at end of half. Heat shoot 47%. Still down 8. Granger, Collison lead Indy w/10 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron has scored or assisted on 32 of the Heat's 46 points. Wade showing signs of life, but still struggling. Pacers up 54-46 at half. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade misses 2 free throws at one end, Barbosa hits shot at buzzer at other. Another swing in Pacers favor, they lead 54-46. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat down 54-46 at half. Heat lucky to be as close, although Dwyane Wade showing some signs of life. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: What you're seeing is no one any longer fears the Heat or Wade. Dumb T by Granger, but also telling. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: So in about a minute, Wade has gone from someone Indiana can ignore to someone who Danny Granger thinks merits his daily tech. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Those techs have cost Granger $6,000 but haven't cost Pacers any points, tho. Heat have missed the free ones. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Danny Granger continues his role of getting in Heat star players' faces & gets a tech for it for 3rd straight game. This time with Wade. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade pushed Hibbert off him, then Granger went at Wade, then Wade went at Bill Kennedy. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron's at 19-5-5 and the Heat's down 7. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: MIAMI HEAT_Signed G Dwyane Wade. Or at least welcomed his explosion back. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade with a nice baseline dunk on a feed by LeBron. Maybe that will get him going. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Nice to see you again, Dwyane Wade. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Sign of life from Wade? 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Clearly the Heat are used to playing on a larger court, based on how often they've been stepping out of bounds this ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: That's the biggest Heat shot in 3 games. Wade needed it badly. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: And sure enough, Spoelstra takes Wade out of the game. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Spoelstra talking up refs during timeout. Ref immediately whistles LeBron for turnover. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat come out of timeout, LeBron steps on baseline. Welcome to Heat Playoffs 2012. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Since that broken, botched play vs. Knicks at end of Game 4, Wade is shooting 26-86 (.302). 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Those questioning Wade in the game, who else? We're not at Terrel Harris time yet, are we? 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Dwyane Wade: 3-for-21 over last two games. Have to start wondering if playing him does more harm than good. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade will not shoot a jumper straight at the rim. No confidence in it, which is why he goes glass. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Third on Joel Anthony with 3:38 to play in second and Pacers about to break it open. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Dwyane Wade is 1 of 8 after that hesitant attempt at a bank shot. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: LeBron tries to draw foul on Hibbert, can't get call, looking gassed already. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra goes to four wings and Anthony. Officials aren't calling any fouls on drives. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Pacers 37, Heat 34 w/ 5:21 left in 2ndQ. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Wade not even part of the offense. Runs to left corner, stands and watches. Decoy No. 3. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Chalmers with a nice look. Settled down after early struggle. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: The question isn't if Mike Miller will need offseason surgery. It's how many. And how many locales. It's painful to watch him walk. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron caught his breath, clipped a couple of nails and asked back in. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron apparently went to bench to clip nails. Now that he's done with that, back in the game for Mike Miller, who can barely walk. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Miller gave the Heat some good minutes despite being in constant pain. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron back in. Miller out. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: So much for LeBron's rest. He's back, 6:53 second. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat briefly take lead on Chalmers layup but Pacers answer with Barbosa and Collison. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Mario Chalmers comes down 2-on-1 with Wade, doesn't look to pass, scores. Welcome to the new reality. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron still catching his breath on the bench. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Miller might have summoned the last of his strength on those two drives. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Willing to bet Mike Miller just dribbled more on that one play than he has all series. Haven't seen that in weeks. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron to bench with Pacers up 29-26. Let's see what happens to score. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: So much for that, LeBron gets his first break with 8:49 left in second quarter. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron getting a breather on the bench. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: And as I say that, sub. Will be short. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: James already has 13, 5 and 3. Just the 6th time a player has done that in a first half in these playoffs. And there's 8-plus mins left. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Emotional game going on, easy to lose perspective. But consider this: Heat looking & acting like underdog. Who'd have thought a week ago? 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron had 2 days off. I'm not sure Spoelstra will take him off the floor.... unless he asks. And I doubt he asks. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: So Haslem had a dunk against the Bulls in 2011 ECF that changed everything. Wonder if lightning might strike twice. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat riding LeBron's intensity. Can he keep it up? Pacers 29, Heat 26. LeBron with 13 pts and 5 rebs. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron is in beast mode. 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a block already. 8:49 left in second quarter. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: As long as LeBron plays all 48 minutes . . . the Heat have a chance. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade slow getting up. I don't know if that's because he's sore, or because he just felt like watching the play. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Spoelstra has called a series of post up plays for Wade but he's still struggling, he's 1-7. Heat, tho staying close with hustle. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: After that missed layup, Dwyane Wade complained to ref and never even crossed Indy's 3-point line on Pacers transition. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Dahntay Jones called for forearm in LeBron's back. James stares him down. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: If Heat loses, that's one thing. But LeBron's teammates owe it to him to play at his energy level. He's working as hard as I've seen. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Huge basket for Wade. Pacers 25, Heat 22 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron-Wade pick-and-roll alert -- results in missed Mike Miller 3-pointer. Not a bad look. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron stays on court to start 2nd. Might go full 48. Like in Cleveland circa 2006. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade starting second quarter. Still scoreless in a first half in this arena this series. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: That was a great NBA commercial. The "Inception" music was a nice touch. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: LeBron doing everything for Miami. How do we know? He's scored or assisted on every Heat basket so far. (via @brickboss2) 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat trails 25-18 after first. Fortunate that Pacers missed several open shots. Wade scoreless, James 4-for-9. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat down seven after the first quarter but it could have been much worse. Dodged a bullet. Pacers shot 36.4 percent. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Pacers 25, Heat 18 after 1. Lead could be double, Pacers shot just 36%, went 3-11 on 3s. Heat went 3-3 on 3s to stay within reach. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat down 25-17 at end of first, and it could be far worse if Indiana was making shots. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron working hard going to post, now has 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asst. Pacers' ball movement excellent but they've miss a lot of open looks. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: This looks like it will need to be the Heat offense today: isos for LeBron, live or die with the way he's working. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: It's LeBron vs. Pacers, folks. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: The ball movement from the Pacers has been sensational. Could be up 15+ if they hit their open shots. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: As Dwyane Wade heads to the bench, he's now shooting below 30 percent in the series ... 18-for-61 (29.5 percent). 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Heat 5 of 14 from the field but 3 of 3 from three-point range. Pacers 21, Heat 13. Chalmers needs more touches. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Juwan Howard & Lance Stephenson, bit players separated in age by 18 years, have pregame confrontation: http://es.pn/JgWgUK 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Juwan Howard standing above the huddle, protecting it from Lance Stephenson. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat not even attacking Hibbert on other end, pulling up for floaters, meaning no chance to get him in foul ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade already looking a little frustrated in himself. 0 of 3. Checking out for Miller. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Wade & James combine to start 1-7 shooting. Granger & Hibbert are 5-8. Pacers lead 21-11. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade frustrated after missing that runner. He's clearly fighting it. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Haslem about to enter. But it's on LeBron and Wade to attack Hibbert, get him in foul trouble. Heat has no answers when he's on floor. 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: This is too easy for Hibbert. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Score in opening six minutes of each game this series: Pacers 46, Heat 18. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Wade way behind the play on Paul George's rimmed-out 3-pointer. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade's gone glass twice, misses both. Energy level better than in Game 3, not getting results yet. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Shane Battier just did the thing where you shoot the ball from behind the 3-point line and it goes in and you get 3 points. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: The lineups have been all over the place for Erik Spoelstra, but Shane Battier is making his presence felt. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: The whole bench got up when Battier hit that 3. He's playing well. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Passing to Joel Anthony underneath the basket is the same thing as a turnover. Wade should know better. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Second foul on David West with 7:15 to play in first quarter potentially huge. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Unfortunate start for the Heat. Do they have an offense anymore? 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Don't see a lack of effort or urgency early. Just confusion. And maybe the Pacers are just good. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Roy Hibbert is standing in the middle being 7-2, he has no motive to leave there, and Heat can't make shot over him. Pacers lead 9-0. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Indy's starts in this series: 13-4, 16-9, 11-2 and 9-0 today. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Summing up the start: 0 for 4, one shot blocked, four turnovers, down 9-0 with 8:27 to play in first quarter. LeBron 0 for 2. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: The Heat can't even get into offense. Four turnovers, four shots. Don't look like they know what to do. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra gives referee Bill Kennedy a piece of his mind during Heat first timeout. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: The Pacers smell blood. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: LeBron frustrated by officiating. Just gives Spoelstra raised eyebrows on way off court. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Erik, call a timeout. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Heat have gone from not making shots in 2 and 3, to not being able to even get shots off so far in Game 4. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Ronny Turiaf pulling a Pittman, with two fouls and two turnovers in 2:04. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Two fouls on Turiaf already. And Anthony's up. This is a disaster so far. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat turnovers on 4 of first 5 possessions. Most recent starting center, Ronny Turiaf, to bench with 2 fouls. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Heat turn ball over on 3 of first 4 possessions, Pacers take 7-0 lead. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Heat tried posting Wade on Hill on last possession. Tougher against George, but they need to keep going there. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Four games this series. Four starting lineups from Spoelstra. A little late for such confusion. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Two early Heat turnovers have LeBron James shaking his head and Erik Spoelstra muttering. Pacers up 7-0 http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Alonzo Mourning, again the best-dressed person in the building, heading to his seat a few rows up, with the Rileys and Arisons. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Same starters for Pacers. Battier and Turiaf in for Heat. LeBron on the exercise bike before the game starts. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Carl Erskine, 85, the former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher and a native of Anderson Indiana, who pitched it five World ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Here's the Yahoo piece on the Howard/Stephenson flareup, down on today's under-under-under-card. http://yhoo.it/K8dO3U 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Don't get hung up on who is playing 4 or 3 between LeBron and Battier. They'll switch off, depending on matchup, situation. Did so Thursday. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: In the Pacers locker room, Stephenson wanted to see video of the incident. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Juwan Howard & Lance Stephenson got into it. This explains what Stephenson was joking about in locker room. http://indy.st/K3Y6GP 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: A few Heat players have been passing around Malcolm X and Teddy Roosevelt books also. OK, now back to Heat panic, already in progress. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: So, if you're keeping track, it was the Jerry West memoir, The Pact, The Tipping Point and now The Hunger Games. Probably missing a couple. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: For starters: A pregame look at lineups, inactives, referees and a pregame note of note for Heat-Pacers (3:30 p.m., ABC) 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade spent part of the open locker session with the laptop open, studying video. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Turiaf and Battier start for the Heat, with James, Wade and Chalmers. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Eddy Curry and Chris Bosh the Heat's inactives today. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: The latest selection out of the LeBron James pre-game reading library: The Hunger Games. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat go with fourth different starting lineup in as many games, with Ronny Turiaf at center and Shane Battier at power forward. 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: No real mystery. Today will show if Heat a title contender or not, if big offseason changes are coming, if there's enough. Pretty big day. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Encouraging sign: Heat big man out early hitting outside shots. Not as encouraging: It's assistant coach Bob McAdoo. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Here's my "3 keys to victory" for the Heat. Go to my blog and leave me your keys. We'll see who's right after the game. http://bit.ly/K0pS6i 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Vogel describes the Pacers' mood as "cautiously optimistic." 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Vogel on the Heat maybe shooting more floaters today after they worked in Game 3: "If they shooter floaters all day, we'll be in business." 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Vogel on Spoelstra keeping starting lineup secret until last minute: "It bothers (the media), it doesn't bother me." 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: There's nothing wrong with it & I understand it but after living in world of Heat's paranoia denials, Frank Vogel's honesty so refreshing. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Frank Vogel says Mario Chalmers can shoot all the floaters he wants (even if he makes them), as long as he's not getting to the rim. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Frank Vogel says he expects the Heat to go at his big men in bids to create foul trouble, "We're expecting them to attack a lot more." 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Frank Vogel says of the Heat's lineup changes, "We're prepared for their big lineup; we're prepared for their small lineup." 4 days ago

Tim Reynolds: For my MAAC followers, Iona's Scott Machado will work out for the 76ers tomorrow. Draft season looming. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Heat lost in red Thursday night, so they return today to their traditional black road uniforms. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Dwyane Wade spending pregame time at his locker going over video on his laptop. http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Back against the wall, Spo is going to go with the guys he trusts. Beyond that, it's just smart. UD is tough. @ShanutAnaut What do u mean? 4 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Sounds like U-Haslem is going to be playing a lot more today than in Games 2 and 3. If Spo is going down, he's going down with his guys. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra doesn't reveal starting lineup, but made it clear that Haslem will play more. Not surprised. Go w/ the guys you trust. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra on Udonis Haslem's limited minutes, "The dynamic of our team has changed. . . I anticipate he'll have an impact." 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Spoelstra reiterates, "We have a great opportunity now. Sometimes that gets lost." 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: More Erik Spoelstra on Wade, "In the playoffs it's about how you manage all the different emotions . . . but it's ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Jason Jackson: log onto #HEATvonHEAT.com at 2p EDT as we get you ready for GM 4 between the Pacers and your @MiamiHEAT - the pregame show FOR HEAT fans 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: "The surprise is it is Wade's gracelessness playing a key role turning MIA from a powerhouse into a question mark" http://bit.ly/Jagr34 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Spoelstra on Wade, "I think he'll be very aggressive coming into this game." 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra, on today's game, "We still have a great opportunity, today, to shift the balance of this series." 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra said he again will hand in his starting lineup closer to the start of the game. Figure on Turiaf starting at center. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: South Floridians: Jumping on 790 the Ticket with more Heat-Pacers talk. http://bit.ly/IWxgPr 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Yes, it's Hubie Brown today. Heat fans can commence their complaining. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Dwyane Wade out early, more than two hours before tip-off, taking and making shots, and not just comfort bank attempts. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade is out on the court already. In case you missed, my column about what today means for him, beyond basketball: http://bit.ly/Kqz5Dz 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Lowest-scoring game Wade had in 2011 playoffs was 14 in Game 2 vs. Philadelphia. Followed it with 32. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Dwyane Wade gets to arena extra early, on floor 2.5 hours before tip working on shot: http://t.co/mGClbPrw 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Bosh's absence has played big role in series. But Heat trailed by 6 when he left Game 1, and ultimately won. Can be done. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: When home teams up 2-1 win Game 4, they've won series 90% of time. When they've lost, they've won series 31% of time. Big game today... 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Pacers outscored Heat by 30 pts with Hibbert on floor in series and are +26 in rebounds during that time as well. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron is 5th MVP to play for a team that scored 75 points or less in a playoff game & only one to have it happen twice (Games 2 & 3) 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Hopping on with @ESPN760 in a couple minutes talking Heat-Pacers. http://ESPN760.com 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: LeBron is 1st player to score 2,500+ points, get 800+ rebounds & 600+ assists in first 100 playoff games. Game 3 was his 100th 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: D-Wade shot 2-of-13 in Game 3. Was his 2nd worst shooting in 656 career games with 10+ attempts. Worst was a 1-13 in Nov. '10. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Roy Hibbert has 4+ off. rebs in first 8 playoff games. Only other 2 to do that since '74: Dennis Rodman in '98 & Shaq in '00. 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: George Hill is averaging 14.5 pts in playoffs after averaging 9.6 pts in regular season. Increase is the largest in playoffs (6+ gms) 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Pacers held opponents to less than 43% shooting in first 8 playoff games, longest such streak since 76ers in 1967 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: Some notes on today's Heat-Pacers Game 4 (3:30 on ABC) from Elias & @ESPNStatsInfo to follow... 4 days ago

Surya Fernandez: My latest >>> Heat vs Pacers Game 4 Preview: Keys to victory and turning the series around http://sbn.to/KnYaiZ 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: As the Heat struggle without Chris Bosh, I ask the question: Is the Big Three model too risky? ($) http://es.pn/KpNI8v 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Charles Barkley, on the Heat, "The Miami Heat have flaws. They have a real small team. If Roy Hibbert [continues ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: We go 3-on-3 to preview Heat-Pacers Game 4. Should Miami still be favored to reach the East finals? http://es.pn/Lje8to 4 days ago

Brian Windhorst: D-Wade & Erik Spoelstra, 2 men both angry at each other & in slumps, hope new game plan will save Heat season: http://es.pn/K2DnnD 4 days ago

Micky Arison: Feels like we have been in Indy forever. Yes its finally Game day!! 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: One follow-up, based on questions I'm getting: Crean & Spo/Riley have talked plenty over years. There's no Heat issue w Wade consulting him. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column in today's paper in advance of Heat-Pacers 4 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Monty McCutchen, Mike Callahan, Bill Kennedy your referees for today's Heat-Pacers (3:30 p.m., ABC), with David Guthrie the alternate. 4 days ago

Ira Winderman: Are Heat capable of necessary playoff adjustments? Latest "Ask Ira" at http://sunsent.nl/Ju00Na 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Barkley to Shaq: "Haslem hasn't hit a shot since you were there." 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Barkley: "They got no players who can get their own shot" in supporting cast. Again, nothing new there. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Kenny Smith pretty much saying everything we've said, about why Bosh was so important in Indiana matchup. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Kenny Smith on the Heat: "They're in a lot of trouble." 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spurs-Thunder will be the best WCF since Lakers-Kings. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Kobe 1-for-8 in the fourth quarter. In related news, Lakers blow a 13-point fourth-quarter lead. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: As soon as it left KD's hand, money. 4 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Cold-blooded. 4 days ago

Bill Reiter: Now THAT is clutch. 4 days ago

Tom Haberstroh: Russell Westbrook is falling asleep on defense almost every time down the floor. 4 days ago

Saturday, May 19

Ethan J. Skolnick: Column: Forget the side issues -- right now, the Heat's biggest problem is its opponent. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports… 5 days ago

Micky Arison: The Slippery Noodle is rocking in Indy 2nite http://lockerz.com/s/210335520 5 days ago

Micky Arison: Who are you? http://lockerz.com/s/210328322 5 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Mark Zuckerberg got married tonight. Because otherwise, this week would have been largely uneventful. 5 days ago

Tim Reynolds: Gaby Sanchez since the 2011 All-Star Game: 104 games, 398 PA, .215 BA, .295 OBP, 7 HR, 39 RBIs. 5 days ago

Micky Arison: Terry Thornton must be the worlds biggest basketball & @MiamiHEAT fan. Welcome to Indy T2. 5 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Many of u r saying Bosh. He's made plenty, but in Wade's case, when & where he gets ball is totally different than it was. Just part of it. 5 days ago

Tim Reynolds: I'll Have Another heads to Belmont in the morning. I say have him throw out a pitch at Yankee Stadium soon. 5 days ago

Tim Reynolds: So Drogba has that game today and essentially becomes a free agent next month? Commence bidding. Yikes. 5 days ago

Ethan J. Skolnick: Here's thing about Heat's Big 3 that I don't know if many understand: even though Wade stayed put, he has had to make the most adjustments. 5 days ago

Mario Chalmers: Thanks for the bday wishes. I love my fans http://instagr.am/p/K0zseXv4QK/ 5 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Mike Miller on his goal for Game 4: "Make shots...make shots, make shots, make shots." 5 days ago

Ira Winderman: Unless Clippers figure out Spurs in Sunday's Game 4, Heat-Pacers Game 5 Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena will be 8 ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 5 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade: "If I don’t feel great physically, I can beat you with my mind. And at this point, it’s just about being a complete player." 5 days ago

Joseph Goodman: Wade on Spoelstra: "He wants the best out of me and I want greatness for him as well. It’s no harm done. We’re a family. We’re a team." 5 days ago

Ira Winderman: Where does the Heat lineup machine stop Sunday? Who knows? "Each game, like I said, I'll evaluate and whatever we ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 5 days ago

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra on Chris Bosh, "He's doing more in Miami. He's able to do some rehab. He's working with one of our ... http://www.sulia.com/c/indi… 5 days ago

Israel Gutierrez: San Antonio, attack! 5 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron on Lance Stephenson: "I’m not going to stoop down to … Lance Stephenson? You guys want a quote about Lance Stephenson?" 5 days ago

Joseph Goodman: LeBron responding to D-Granger: I’m not here to intimidate. I’m here to play basketball. I’m not no monster. This ain’t no horror movie." 5 days ago