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2007-08 Playoff Preview
Eastern Conference First Round
1 Boston (66-16) vs. #8 Atlanta (37-45)
Season series: Boston, 3-0
2 Detroit (59-23) vs. #7 Philadelphia (40-42)
Season series: Tied, 2-2
Detroit will win because...the Pistons will not let the Sixers do those things four times in seven games.
3 Orlando (52-30) vs. #6 Toronto (41-41)
Season series: Orlando, 2-1
4 Cleveland (45-37) vs. #5 Washington (43-39)
Season series: Tied, 2-2
1 L.A Lakers (57-25) vs. #8 Denver (50-32)
Season...
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Turkoglu a signing of significance
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• 22 hours ago
By Ira Winderman Foremost, there is another challenger for a playoff spot. Then there is the matter of a successful 2009-10 season potentially seducing Chris Bosh into either signing an extension or re-upping with the Raptors during 2010 free agency. And, of course, there is a first-round pick the Heat wo...
Money for nothing: Expiring contracts
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Sat, Jul 4
By Ira Winderman One of the benefits of the Heat's current roster is the enormity of its expiring contracts. O'Neal is on the books for $23 million for this coming season. Blount for $8 million. And it doesn't end there. Udonis Haslem is in the final year of a contract that pays $7.1 million for 2009-10. Dorell Wrig...
Allen Iverson a later-rather-than-now issue for Heat
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Thu, Jul 2
By Ira Winderman But it's not going to happen the first week of free-agent negotiations. It's not going to happen at the July 8 start of the free-agent signing period. And it's not going to happen until after the July 12 window opens for Dwyane Wade to be eligible to sign an extension.
After the fact: Heat draft fallout
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Fri, Jun 26
By Ira Winderman The first hunch in the wake of Thursday's NBA Draft is that Chris Quinn is not very long for this roster. No, Heat President Pat Riley did not come out and say that, and Quinn already has invoked his $1.1 million guarantee for next season. It's just that in discussing second-round pick Patrick B...
'Canes Alumni Interview - James Jackson Pt. 1
Original at CanesTime.com
• Tue, Jun 16
That pretty much concerned any team in Miami as far as we were concerned. Miami Dolphins, the Hurricanes obviously, and at the time the Heat hadn't been in existence, but when they did, I became a Heat fan, so I've always been a homer. Always. ...
Postseason postscripts: Bynum in the balance?
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Mon, Jun 15
By Ira Winderman Wrapping it up after the final game of the season: Wrapping it up after the final game of the season: OK, this might be a stretch, but if finances truly are an issue when it comes to the Lakers retaining both Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza in free agency, then...
Israel Team Maccabi Haifa Heat Invite Josh Pace To Tryout - PR-CANADA.net
Original at pr-canada.net
• Mon, Jun 15
Israel Team Maccabi Haifa Heat Invite Josh Pace To Tryout Pace, who just returned to the states from Estonia where he played for BC Kalev Cramo this past season, had tryouts last summer with the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. ...
Recipe: Put your wine to work
Original at York Daily Record
• Fri, Jun 12
PA Heat a grill pan over high heat. Drizzle chicken thighs with oil, season with salt, pepper and rosemary. Grill chicken five minutes on each side and remove from heat to rest for five minutes. Place stock in a small bowl and cover. Heat in microwave on ...
Recipe: Spinach season arrives packing nutrition
Original at The Coloradoan
• Wed, Jun 10
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy, large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until brown and softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. ... and more »
Recipe: Cheyenne Burger
Original at Detroit Free Press
• Sun, May 24
Heat a quart of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat or use a deep-fryer. Place some buttermilk in one baking dish. In 2 separate baking dishes, place 2 cups flour and season liberally with salt, pepper and a 1/4 teaspoon each of cayenne pepper. ... Bobby's BBQ Sauce Detroit Free Press
The lottery one year later: Beasley yet to be embraced
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Mon, May 18
By Ira Winderman But what sticks out about Lottery Night 2008 is something that seemingly factored into the entire 2008-09 season: Heat President Pat Riley never fully embraced the No. 2 selection. Also, your Heat questions are answered regularly at Ask Ira!and for Heat updates check out our Twitter feed....
Scallop Recipe From Pascal's On Ponce
Original at The Miami New Times Blog
• Mon, May 18
FL To cook the scallops, season with salt and white pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the scallop carefully, sear for 1 _ minutes and turn and sear the other side for 30 seconds. ...
2009 IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track Blog: Day 2
Original at LibertyFlames.com
• Sun, May 17
SUAthletics.com VA Heat 1 - This is Charnuski's heat. She places fifth in 14.18. She will hope to be one of the six time qualifiers to the semifinals. Her time is a season best. Heat 2 - This is a slower heat. Charnuski is still #3 on the list of at-large qualifiers to ...
Opinion: Hawks 91, Heat 78
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Sun, May 3
By Ira Winderman So after an entire season of explaining why Michael Beasley isn't a small forward, the Heat's first substitution was Beasley for small forward James Jones. The best Heat center in the building was Alonzo Mourning, who again was on hand to lend support.
Mavericks, Bulls make for exciting basketball in post-season
Original at google.com
• Sat, May 2
for Game 7 between Atlanta and Miami, who are proving that a long series isn't always a good one. The seven-game series between Boston and Chicago was considered a first-round classic. Nobody was saying anything close about the Hawks-Heat matchup. ...
LeBron, Cavs defeat Pistons 99-78, reach 2nd round
Original at google.com
• Mon, Apr 27
The Cleveland Cavaliers Break Out The Brooms About - News & Issues Cavaliers Sweep Into Second Round of NBA Playoffs; Bulls Win Bloomberg LeBron James leads Cleveland Cavaliers to NBA playoff sweep of ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Opinion: Truth, lies and box scores
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Thu, Apr 23
By Ira Winderman Numbers lie: Mario Chalmers tied for the Heat lead with seven assists. Chalmers mostly seemed like a no-show. Clearly the assists can be inflated when teammates are making every 3-pointer. Also, your Heat questions are answered regularly at Ask Ira!)
Live Blogging Heat Playoff Game Two
Original at blogs.browardpalmbeach.com
• Wed, Apr 22
FL After tip off, the Heat score early, and D-Wade is called for his first foul. Score: 2-1, Heat. I asked my color commentator what she thinks so far. She didn't answer. She doesn't talk, and her owner isn't one of those people who pretends she does.
Opinion: Dodgers, Ramirez reach deal
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Wed, Mar 4
Responding to Van Gundy's reaction about O'Neal's tactics against Howard on Tuesday night, the Phoenix center lashed out at his former coach with the Miami Heat. "One thing I really despise is a frontrunner," O'Neal said before the Suns played the Heat ... Study of Sports
Recipe: Lent alternatives: Creativity in fish, seafood dishes
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Tue, Mar 3
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with the pimenton, ground cumin, the remaining 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and, when it is very hot, add the shrimp. ...
Recipe: Seared sea scallops for any season
Original at MSNBC
• Thu, Feb 26
Drizzle most of the vinaigrette on top and toss to coat; season to taste with salt and cayenne. Reserve. Sauté the scallops. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-size sauce pan over ...
Recipe: Light pork ragu serves 12
Original at Northwest Herald
• Tue, Feb 24
IL Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Generously season the pork shoulder all over with salt and pepper. Place in the pot and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning until all sides are nicely browned. ...
Recipe: PORK ROAST EN COCOTTE WITH APPLES AND SHALLOTS
Original at IdahoStatesman.com
• Tue, Feb 24
ID Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples (2 to 3 medium), peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges Heat oven to 250 degrees. Pat pork dry, sprinkle with herbes de Provence and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ...
Stepping back ... looking forward
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Fri, Feb 13
By Ira Winderman Perhaps the single biggest hang-up with acquiring O'Neal is this: With O'Neal's $23 million salary next season (which will be the highest in Heat history and $6 million more than Dwyane Wade earns next season), it would limit the Heat to 2009 offseason additions only at the minimum salar...
Game Preview #29 - Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat
Original at Blog a Bull
• Fri, Dec 26
By Big D lt;p><i><b>[Thanks to Big D for today's preview. Early game! 4pm! -ed.]</b></i></p> <p>Remember when this used to be a big rivalry? Those days seem like a long time ago. Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are the only players...
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Bryant Misses at the Buzzer, Heat Upset Lakers as Wade Scores 35
Original at 20 Second Timeout
• Fri, Dec 19
By Doc319@yahoo.com (David Friedman) As Phil Jackson has done throughout his coaching career, he placed great trust in his bench players to chip away at the lead. The early portion of the fourth quarter was an ugly mess as neither team scored for nearly three minutes. Jackson stuck with his reserves for 6:45 and they rewarded his faith by trimming the margin to 80-74 before Bryant returned to action. Bryant scored on a fast break dunk to make the score 80-76 but Wade answered with a jumper. Bryant made an excellent defensive play during an inbounds play, denying Wade easy access to the pass and then pressuring Wade into an over and back violation. However, the Lakers failed to capitalize on this opportunity because their next possession ended with Derek Fisher splitting a pair of fr... [read the full post]
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Opinion: Smooth All-Around Performance by Paul Lifts Hornets Over Heat
Original at 20 Second Timeout
• Sun, Nov 9
By David Friedman(noreply@blogger.com) As for Miami, the Heat are obviously immensely better than they were last year. Wade has regained his explosiveness and he once again drives relentlessly to the basket. Miami's primary offensive option is Wade dribbling around until he decides to either shoot or pass; in one late game sequence, Wade was the last Heat player to cross midcourt on offense and the other four Heat players simply stood around like little kids waiting for permission to cross the street: they did not even consider the possibility of trying to run an offensive set or create an open shot by dribble penetration. Rookie point guard Mario Chalmers has played actively on defense and he is averaging more than five apg but Wade is clearly running the show. [read the full post]
Podcast: Heat: Zo interview
Original at Skolnick's Season Ticket
• Fri, Nov 7
By Ethan J. Skolnick Download alonzo_mourning.mp3 Alonzo Mourning was on our radio show on WFTL-640AM to promote his book, Resilience. He also spoke about his recovery (beginning and end of the interview), and still sounds like someone who plans to come back this season. Download alonzo_mourning.mp3
Opinion: Crystal Ballin': Southeast Division
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Tue, Oct 21
By Will Brinson Filed under: Bobcats, Hawks, Heat, Magic, Wizards, Eastern, NBA Media Watch Check out FanHouse's NBA Preview. 1. Orlando 2. Miami 3. Atlanta 4. Washington 5. Charlotte Most Important Southeaster: Dwyane Wade Best Southeastern Rookie: Michael Beasley
Recipe: Same-wiches? Not this season
Original at IdahoStatesman.com
• Tue, Oct 14
ID - Servings: 4 Heat the oven to 275 degrees. Mix together the garlic, ginger, sake, brown sugar and soy sauce in a large, nonreactive, oven-proof pot or ...
BDL's 2008-09 NBA Season Preview: Miami HeatOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Mon, Oct 13
By J.E. Skeets Key Players Added: Michael Beasley (draft, Kansas State), Superintendent Mario Chalmers (draft, Springfield's school district), Yakhouba Diawara (free agent, Denver), the baby-faced assassin James Jones (free agent, Portland), Jamaal Magloire (surprisingly, free agent)
First Cup: Tuesday
Original at ESPN
• Tue, Sep 23
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Shawn Marion said all the right things about his lack of a contract extension at Monday's Heat promotional event in downtown Miami, but such matters tend to have a way of festering. For now, consider it no better than 50-50 when it comes to M...
Opinion: The Good Ship Michael Beasley, Adrift
Original at ESPN
• Fri, Sep 19
There were reports. There were whispers. There was a cloud of suspicion that maybe Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley had been involved in that Rookie Transition Program hotel room party that got Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers sent home and in trouble.
Recipe: Stick in season with this fancy grilled cheese
Original at Asheville Citizen-Times
• Wed, Sep 17
NC - Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, spread 1/2 of the butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Once the pan is warm, add 1 slice of ...
Opinion: And With The #2 Pick, The Miami Heat Select……
Original at MVN
• Wed, Jun 25
With less than 24 hours until this years NBA Draft, speculations, questions, and all in between will be answered as the Miami Heat prepare to make what could be the biggest franchise move since the acquisition of Dwyane Wade. Michael Beasley: O.J. Mayo:
Opinion: Miami Heat, NBA Finals Random Thoughts….
Original at MVN
• Sat, Jun 7
Random Miami Heat Talk… Of all the players in the sport, this guy is more coveted than any. Random NBA Finals Thoughts…. Remember people, this is the same squad that failed to beat Atlanta on the road and was forced into a 7 game series with the worst team in the playoffs.
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2007-08 Playoff Preview
Original at 20 Second Timeout
• Fri, Apr 18
By David Friedman Eastern Conference First Round 1 Boston (66-16) vs. #8 Atlanta (37-45) Season series: Boston, 3-0 2 Detroit (59-23) vs. #7 Philadelphia (40-42) Season series: Tied, 2-2 Detroit will win because...the Pistons will not let the Sixers do those things four times in seven games. 3 Orlando (52-30) vs. #6 Toronto (41-41) Season series: Orlando, 2-1 4 Cleveland (45-37) vs. #5 Washington (43-39) Season series: Tied, 2-2 1 L.A Lakers (57-25) vs. #8 Denver (50-32) Season series: L.A., 3-0 2 New Orleans (56-26) vs. #7 Dallas Mavericks (51-31) Season series: Tied, 2-2 Season series: Phoenix, 3-1 Season series: Utah, 2-1 [read the full post]
The Day After: Parting words
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Thu, Apr 17
By Ira Winderman Shawn Marion said Pat Riley has offered no clue about his coaching future, "He didn't say anything about that."Marion also said Riley's decision would not impact his long-term future with the team, especially with Riley to remain as team president. "No, not necessarily. Not at all. Regardl...
Raptors Struggle Early to Defeat the Heat
Original at MVN
• Mon, Apr 14
The Toronto Raptors should send Devin Brown a big Christmas gift because his two free throws with .2 seconds left gave the Cavs a 91-90 victory over the 76ers. This combined with tonight’s Toronto victory has clinched the Raptors the 6-seed and a more favorable match-up with the unproven Or...
What's Cooking Podcast - Greek Salmon and Wild Mushroom Risotto
Original at WZZM
• Fri, Apr 4
Greek Salmon Ingredients: 8 oz salmon 1 T olive oil 1 t kosher salt 3oz. white wine 1 T roasted peppers 1/4 cup quartered artichokes 6-8 Kalamata olives 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes 1 lemon quartered fresh spinach, your preference 4 oz Buerre Blanc Kosher salt to taste Cracked pepper to taste Met...
GAME NOTES: Knicks v. Heat
Original at SLAM Online
• Thu, Mar 27
By Russ Bengtson Among the players who did not suit up for the Miami Heat last night: Dwyane Wade, Jason Williams, Shawn Marion, Dorell Wright, Marcus Banks, Udonis Haslem, Alonzo Mourning, Penny Hardaway, Shaquille O’Neal, James Posey, Gary Payton, Antoine Walker, Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Gr...
Podcast: Lamar Odom- Lakers Post Game -2-10
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Mon, Feb 11
Lamar Odom post game with Spero & Mychal following the Lakers win over the Heat (104-94) L.O. had 15 pts 18 rebounds and 6 assists.
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Comments from the Other Side - Heat
Original at LOY's PLACE a celtics green
• Tue, Jan 29
By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Heat board during their game with the Celtics. I feel for the Heat fans. These comments are similar to ones from the Celtics boards last season: Hate the coach, tank talk, etc. No KG or R. Allen? This is like the old Celtics last year... Come on HEAT... The Celtics are just lucky tonight, and the Heat aren't... you Riley. Look what you've done. You can't coach your way out of a paper bag. I hate riley. Ummm, these millionaires aren't making shots! Everything can't be blamed on Riley! Pat Riley has got to go. He makes Isiah Thomas look like coach and GM of the year. That. That was bad. You know you're tanking when Dwyane Wade sits out the 4th quarter with flu like symptoms. [read the full post]
Podcast: NBA Xmas day conference call highlights
Original at SLAM Online
• Thu, Dec 20
By Sam Rubenstein Jeff Van Gundy was having some problems with his connection, and when my name was called out to ask a question, I was ready to go with something about Alonzo Mourning. Instead, I had to come up with something else, so I asked ESPN’s executive VP of production Norby Williamson about the wirele...
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The Score, the Key Stat, the Bottom Line: The Heat is Off, Durant Sizzles and the Knicks Play Better Without "Starbury"
Original at 20 Second Timeout
• Sat, Dec 1
By David Friedman The Bottom Line: The return of Dwyane Wade has hardly solved all of the Miami Heat's problems. For one thing, Wade is not yet playing at the level that he was before he got hurt last season. Another issue is Pat Riley's "subtraction by addition" offseason acquisitions of Ricky Davis and Smush Parker; Davis has no interest in playing any defense and did not contribute much offensively versus the Celtics (six points on 1-6 field goal shooting), while Parker has been playing terribly (.315 field goal percentage) and, to top it off, is dealing with some legal problems as well. Riley's latest move is to bench Davis and point guard Jason Williams in favor of Penny Hardaway and Chris Quinn. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reported that Shaquille O'Neal had cro... [read the full post]
Podcast: Mourning unsure of return status
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sun, Jun 24
Wants to know if Pat Rileys coaching the Heat before he decides.
Opinion: Bulls at Heat, Game Four. BRING OUT THE BROOMS!
Original at SLAM Online
• Sun, Apr 29
By Russ Bengtson Hey look, it’s Gary Payton! Mourning stretches the Heat lead to seven. Zone! Shaq snuffs P.J. Brown, Deng misses from deep, and the Bulls are cold as ice. Dwyane Wade has nine assists. Dwyane Wade has two more points than he did a second ago. Alonzo Mourning is a lunatic.
Podcast: Heat have postseason in focus with 1 game left
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Apr 18
Heat forward Eddie Jones raised an eyebrow in mild amusement when someone mentioned the importance of todays regularseason finale at Orlando.
Podcast: Former Heat center Seikaly: I had gay teammate
Original at Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes
• Tue, Feb 20
By Ben Maller Former Miami Heat center Ron Seikaly appearing on 790 The Ticket in Miami on Friday with Dan Le Batard asked if he has ever played with a gay player in the NBA: "I know one of my teammates (with the Heat) was after men. That person made a move on me and I said wait a minute you're barking up the wro...
Heat 109, Hornets 102 (OT)
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Tue, Nov 15
By Ira Winderman Give Gary Payton credit for goading Chris Paul into a first-half technical foul -- and getting the heck out of the way. (Google last season's Wake Forest-N.C. State game for background.)Observations from Tuesday's 109-102 overtime victory over the Hornets at AmericanAirlines Arena: -- D...