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May 2008
- Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery
  
  Associated Press | May 21, 08 12:12 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Jay-Z may have gold records and a clothing line and Larry Bird may have MVPs and championship rings but neither was able to bring their teams, the Nets and Pacers, respectively, the luck necessary to win the NBA’s draft lottery. That honor went to the Chicago Bulls, who had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the No. 1 spot in the draft, reports the Associated Press. More »
April 2008
- Riley Resigns as Miami Coach
  
  Associated Press | Apr 28, 08 10:33 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - On the night of his last game as an NBA head coach, Pat Riley heard the final buzzer, looked straight ahead and briskly walked away. Deep down, he knew it was over. "I didn't have to look back," Riley said. "I know that's behind me." And now, Riley's past becomes Erik Spoelstra's future. More »
- Heat End Dismal Season With 113-99 Win Over Hawks
  
  Associated Press | Apr 16, 08 10:06 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If this was Pat Riley's final game, it was a victorious one. Jason Williams scored 17 points, Mark Blount and Daequan Cook each added 16 and the Heat ended their disappointing season with a 113-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Miami finished 15-67, matching the 1988-89 expansion team for the worst record in franchise history. More »
- Playoff-Bound Raptors Cruise Past Heat
  
  Associated Press | Apr 14, 08 10:05 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Rasho Nesterovic scored 20 points, Chris Bosh had 15 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 91-75 on Monday night. Anthony Parker had 13 and Jason Kapono scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors moved one step closer to locking up the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. More »
- Cavaliers Hold Off Woeful Heat
  
  Associated Press | Apr 13, 08 9:32 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion while LeBron James rested, and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. It was the Cavs’ first sweep of the season series against Miami since the 1989-90 season. More »
- Heat Roll Past Bulls to End 7-Game Slide
  
  Associated Press | Apr 8, 08 11:16 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Kasib Powell scored a career-high 18 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 95-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn each added 16 points as five players scored in double figures for the Heat, the day after coach Pat Riley was elected to the Hall of Fame. More »
- Ewing, Olajuwon Head Hoops Hall Class
  
  Associated Press | Apr 7, 08 9:51 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Dick Vitale cried when he heard he was selected to basketball’s Hall of Fame. The former NBA coach turned college basketball analyst joins Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley, among others, in the Class of 2008. "I can't run, can't jump, can't shoot, but just have had a tremendous…passion about the game," said Vitale, according to the Associated Press. More »
- Pistons Wrap Up No. 2 Seed
  
  Associated Press | Apr 6, 08 9:21 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Rodney Stuckey scored 19 points, Tayshaun Prince added 14 on 6-for-7 shooting and the Detroit Pistons wrapped up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 91-75 on Sunday. Jarvis Hayes, Jason Maxiell, Juan Dixon and Arron Afflalo each scored 10 points for the Pistons, who won their fifth straight. More »
- Wizards Top Heat to Clinch Playoff Spot
  
  Associated Press | Apr 5, 08 12:13 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Caron Butler scored 29 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat 109-95 on Friday night to clinch a playoff spot for the fourth straight season. It's the first time the team has qualified for the playoffs in four consecutive seasons since it made five straight appearances from 1983-88. More »
- Bucks' Buzzer Beater Ruins Arenas' Return
  
  Associated Press | Apr 2, 08 11:48 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Agent Zero’s return to the Wizards’ lineup after missing 66 games was spoiled by Ramon Sessions, who hit a buzzer-beater to give the Bucks a 110-109 victory. Milwaukee never led by more than a point but executed a perfect inbounds play with 1.1 seconds to give them the victory. Arenas scored 17 points in just 20 minutes, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
March 2008
- Bosh, Raptors Outmuscle Bobcats 104-100
  
  Associated Press | Mar 31, 08 10:17 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In a rollercoaster of a contest, the Raptors took control of the East's coveted sixth seed, defeating the Bobcats, 104-100. Chris Bosh's 32 points led all scorers. Toronto capitalized on 17 straight baskets in the first quarter, then went cold, trailing at halftime, 63-58. T.J. Ford put the game out of reach late. Also in hoops: More »
- Heat Hit A New Low
  
  Associated Press | Mar 30, 08 10:27 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much of the rest of the game; no starter played over 25 minutes in the rout. More »
- Pistons Sputter But Beat Heat to Win Central
  
  Detroit News | Mar 28, 08 12:39 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Detroit Pistons tired to keep the Miami Heat in the game last night, but even an injured starter, too many turnovers, and bad shot selection couldn't stop the Pistons from winning the Central Division title with an 85-69 win over the Heat, reports the Detroit News . Arron Afflalo played for an injured Richard Hamilton and scored 15 points while grabbing eight rebounds, as the Pistons clinched a sixth division title in seven years. More »
- Ford, Bosh Lead Raptors Past Pistons
  
  Associated Press | Mar 27, 08 4:09 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - TJ Ford celebrated his return to the starting lineup with 13 points and nine assists to help the Toronto Raptors beat the the Detroit Pistons 89-82 last night, reports the Associated Press. Chris Bosh also had 28 points as the Raptors won for just the fourth time in 15 games. Chauncey Billups led the Pistons with 24 points. In other NBA action: More »
- Bucks Can't Solve Quinn, Heat's JV
  
  Associated Press | Mar 24, 08 10:21 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Milwaukee became the first team to lose twice to Miami this season thanks to the play of late replacement Chris Quinn, who scored a career-high 24 points in a 78-73 Heat win. Quinn filled in for Jason Williams, who had a right thumb injury, writes AP. It was the second win in 13 games for Miami - both against the Bucks. More »
- Hawks Hold Off Magic Down Stretch
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 22, 08 11:29 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Mike Bibby had 20 as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic had a chance to catch the Hawks late when Bibby missed a shot with the Hawks up 93-90. Atlanta fought for the offensive rebound, however, and Bibby made a free throw to seal the win. In other NBA action: More »
- Wizards Conjure Up 87-86 Victory over Magic
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 19, 08 10:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu scored a career-high 39 points but it wasn’t enough as the Orlando Magic fell to the Washington Wizards 87-86. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy was not pleased with his team’s play. “Other than [Turkoglu] and [Keith Bogans], it was a miserable, miserable miserable offensive night,” he said. Antawn Jamison led Washington with 31 points, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100
  
  Associated Press | Mar 18, 08 11:31 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers nearly blew a 25-point third quarter lead against the Dallas Mavericks but escaped with a 102-100 win after Dirk Nowitzki’s 3-point miss at the buzzer. Despite the miss the German scored 35 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked a season-high five shots. Kobe Bryant had 29 points to lead the Lakers, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Hawks Top Knicks, Inch Toward Playoffs
  
  Associated Press | Mar 16, 08 11:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Joe Johnson got by with a little help from his teammates today, as the Hawks beat the Knicks 109-98. While he scored 28 points and added 11 assists, Marvin Williams also stepped up his game and contributed 25 points, while Josh Childress added another 22, with nine rebounds, as Atlanta moves into a tie for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. In other NBA news: More »
- Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight
  
  Associated Press | Mar 12, 08 11:22 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had 18 point apiece, with Paul Pierce contributing 14 points (all in the first quarter) and eleven assists as the Big Three last night led Boston to a 111-82 rout of the woeful Supersonics, the AP reports. The win is the Celts' tenth straight. Seattle has dropped six straight, and 10 of 11. In other NBA action: More »

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Miami Heat's Gary Payton, right, battles for the ball with Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon, during the first quarter in their first round NBA playoff basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 21, 2007.(AP... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Antoine Walker, center, has fun with teammate Shaquille O'Neal, right, as coach Bob McAdoo looks on in Miami, Thursday, April 26, 2007. The Chicago Bulls will fly to Miami on Thursday with... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat Head Coach Pat Riley, left, talks with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls during the third basketball game of the first round of the Eastern Conference... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, left, shoots as Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, right, of Sudan, looks on in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat during the third basketball game of the first... (Associated Press)

Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, moves past Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat during the third basketball game of the first round... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade talks to reporters after basketball practice in Miami, in this April 2, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (Associated Press)

Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy shouts instructions to his players during the second quarter of their preseason NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Baton Rouge, La., in this Oct. 25,... (Associated Press)

New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine, left, wrestling legend and cable television reality show star Hulk Hogan, center and Miami Heat guard and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade stand together before being honored... (Associated Press)

NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver, left, congratulates Stanko Barac, of Croatia, who was the Miami's Heat's pick in the second round of the NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday,... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem, right, autographs the shoe of Elan Perczek, 8, of Miami, at the Heat Summer Basketball Camp Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Associated Press)

Miami Heat president and head coach Pat Riley watches his team play the Charlotte Bobcats during an NBA basketball summer league game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, July 9, 2007.(AP Photo/John Raoux) (Associated Press)

Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook takes a break on the bench during an NBA basketball summer league game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Orlando, Fla. Monday, July 9, 2007.(AP Photo/John Raoux) (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Robert Hite poses for a photo in this Oct. 2, 2006 file photo in Miami. Hite is wearing a New Jersey Nets jersey this week for summer league play, with hopes that some NBA club will offer... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) drives down the court looking for a place to shoot in basketball action in Miami in this April 13, 2007 file photo as Indiana Pacers' Darrell Armstrong applies pressure. Wade... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade shoots the ball at a charity event to officially open a refurbished basketball court at a city park in Lauderhill, Fla. Monday, July 16, 2007. Although Wade said his rehabilitation... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat's Antoine Walker celebrates as the Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in this Friday, June 2, 2006 file photo, in Miami. Two NBA players... (Associated Press)

This photo provided by Staples shows Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade helps kids from his "Wade's World" foundation shop for school supplies with the help of $300 gift cards from Staples at one... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal is defended by New York Knicks' Penny Hardaway, left, and Kurt Thomas in this Feb. 9, 2005 file photo. Hardaway and O'Neal were reunited Thursday when the Heat signed... (Associated Press)

NBA Miami Heat superstar Shaquille O'Neal, left, speaks during a media conference in Beijing, China, Monday Aug. 13, 2007. O'Neal is in Beijing Monday to help run a street basketball tournament for his... (Associated Press)

Shaquille O'Neal, left from the NBA's Miami Heat watches a fire breathing performance during a publicity event at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu, southwestern... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley talks to reporters during a news conference in Miami, in a May 2, 2007 photo. Riley said Monday, August 13, 2007 that he plans to coach the Heat for the three remaining... (Associated Press)

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Miami Heat
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After Miami was granted a National Basketball Association team in 1987, team officials immediately started the task of naming the club.In an effort to get all of southern Florida involved, a "Name the Team" contest was held, and more than 5,000 entries were received. Among the names submitted were Sharks,...

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basketball
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basketball game played generally indoors by two opposing teams of five players each. Basketball was conceived in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith , a physical education instructor at the YMCA college in Springfield, Mass., as a way to condition outdoor athletes during the winter months. His original ...

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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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U.S. professional basketball league. It was formed in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the National Basketball League (founded 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946). In 1976 the NBA was augmented by the absorption of four teams from the former American Basketball ...

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Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal (Shaquille Roshaun O'Neal) , 1972-, American basketball player, b. Newark, N.J. Joining the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1992, he was the 1993 NBA rookie of the year. Huge (7 ft 1 in., 300 lb/213 cm, 135 kg) and intimidating on the court but ...

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Miami
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