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Mike Miller has experienced a resurgence during the NBA Finals. He’s shooting 80 percent from three-point range for the Miami Heat and averaging 9.7 points per game. Watching Miller rise and fire, you might catch a glimpse of the teal band around his right wrist. The wristband reads ‘42 million.’ That’s the number of survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the United States. The other side of the bracelet reads “Lauren’s Kids”, a foundation the Heat have supported for the past three years. “The story is incredible and I’m just happy to be a part of it,” Miller told USA TODAY Sports. “I’ve seen a lot of things in life, and I’m happy to be a part of something that’s trying to make a difference and help spread the word.” For The Win

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

It's offical: Mike Miller will start in place of Udonis Haslem in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. With 20 minutes until tipoff, the Heat made the announcement on the official team lineup sheets. There was speculation building all day after a report said the scenario was possible. CBSSports.com

Miami Heat, Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller 

Mike Miller has experienced a resurgence during the NBA Finals. He’s shooting 80% from three-point range for the Miami Heat and averaging 9.7 points per game. Watching Miller rise and fire, you might catch a glimpse of the teal band around his right wrist. The wristband reads ‘42 million.’ That’s the number of survivors of childhood sexual abuse per year. The other side of the bracelet reads “Lauren’s Kids”, a foundation the Heat have supported for the past three years. “The story is incredible and I’m just happy to be a part of it,” Miller told USA TODAY Sports. “I’ve seen a lot of things in life, and I’m happy to be a part of something that’s trying to make a difference and help spread the word.” For The Win

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Looking to jump-start a sluggish offense, Miami Heat coach Erik Spolestra is considering changing his starting lineup for Game 4 of the NBA Finals and inserting the hot-shooting Mike Miller, sources said Thursday. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

If Spoelstra decides to make the change with Miami trailing the San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in the best-of-seven Finals, Miller would likely replace Udonis Haslem in the starting lineup to give the Heat more shooters in an attempt to spread the floor. The Spurs have been successful in packing the paint over the series' first three games and it has cramped the driving space for LeBron James and Wade. ESPN.com

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“I feel I have four, five seasons left in me,” Mike Miller said after the Heat’s 103-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs. “That might have something to do with the fact I haven’t played. Sometimes, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, even when you’re frustrated. I feel great, so hopefully it stays that way.” RealGM

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

After scoring nine points on three 3-pointers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Mike Miller admitted his limited minutes for the Miami Heat this season – and the past two years – have been difficult for him. Yet still, he is fresh at the most critical stage now and has the health to extend his NBA career. “I feel I have four, five seasons left in me,” Miller said after the Heat’s 103-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs. “That might have something to do with the fact I haven’t played. Sometimes, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, even when you’re frustrated. I feel great, so hopefully it stays that way.” RealGM

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Joseph Goodman: THE BIRDMAN on his pregame handshake with Mike Miller: "It's a club. You can't join unless it's blood in and then blood out." Twitter @JoeGoodmanJr

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Chris Andersen 

Joseph Goodman: MIKE MILLER on secret handshake with THE BIRDMAN: "It's Rated 'R,' so that'd be a bad story, bro." Twitter @JoeGoodmanJr

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Chris Andersen 

There was a time, just 10 months ago, when Mike Miller not only didn't think he would be in position to challenge for playoff playing time, but wasn't sure he even would be playing. "I was very close to quitting," he said, as the Miami Heat turned their attention to Wednesday night's regular-season finale against the Orlando Magic at AmericanAirlines Arena. "If I felt like I was going to be a liability for this team, I was going to." Then came an offseason of rigorous rehabilitation on his balky back, followed by minimal playing time for the opening months of the season. Now? "Right now," he said, "I feel great. "The way I feel, I feel better than I have in the last four years." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

He was so certain he would be an amnesty release by the team this past offseason, a move that would provide the Heat significant luxury-tax relief, that he sold his Hillsboro Beach home. With the luxury tax becoming exponentially more punitive this offseason, he's braced for the impending playoff run being his final hours with the Heat. "I mean, that's always going to be a situation with our team, if you look at the way our team was structured and is structured," he said. "With the new CBA, that's always going to be an issue, always going to be a topic. That's going to be completely up to them and they'll make the decision." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Joseph Goodman: Heat locker room screaming "lob city" as #FGCU throws down against #Gators. LeBron cheering the loudest. Miller and Haslem not happy. Twitter @JoeGoodmanJr

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Ethan J. Skolnick: It's unbelievable that Mike Miller is moving this well after his offseason rehab. Like he never had back problem. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

But Miller, 32, who rehabbed during the summer while not picking up a basketball for more than two months, feels like a new man and wants to play at least two more seasons after this one. He said this is the healthiest he’s been in a long time. FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Mike Miller grew during the offseason. Well, at least that’s the word on the Miami Heat. The swingman long has been listed at 6-foot-8. But this season he’s said to really be that height. “He’s 6-8 again,’’ cracked Heat center Chris Bosh. “He’s not hunched over.’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

“I feel better than I've felt in five years. I don’t know what it is,’’ Miller, scarcely believing he could feel so good after electing not to have surgery during the offseason, said in an interview with FOX Sports Florida. “I've dealt with something every year for the last four. So, knock on wood, I feel great, I feel real good.’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Mike Miller found out he was starting tonight when reporters told him. His reaction? "Let it fly." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

For those wondering, Mike Miller is not injured. At least that's what he told me on Tuesday when I asked him why he hasn't been playing lately. Miller started the first game of the preseason and played 17 minutes but hasn't sniffed the court since. "No, I'm good," Miller said when asked if he was injured. "We've just got a stacked team. I'm just going to keep working and hopefully find a spot." Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

#Heat Mike Miller needs to see how back responds over the long haul. Didn't rule out chance this his last NBA season. "We got to see if I can make it through one," Miller said when asked how many more years he hopes to play. "That's all I can do right now. I got to focus on what I can do this year and make sure I stay healthy and stay on top of things, and see how it goes." Sulia

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Dan Woike: The #Clippers have hired shooting coach Bob Thate to work w/ DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin. Thate pupils include Jason Kidd, Mike Miller Twitter @DanWoikeSports

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