MIAMI (AP) — All-Star Jalen Johnson had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, CJ McCollum added 26 points off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat 127-115 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game slide. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 19 for the Hawks, who led most of the way and spoiled Miami’s celebration of the 20th anniversary of its 2006 NBA championship. … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson has triple-double and Hawks spoil Miami’s 2006 title celebration with 127-115 victory
Shaquille O’Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
MIAMI (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal played for four NBA championship teams. And now, 20 years after his last title, he has one that he can call his favorite. It was the one he got with the Miami Heat. The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a two-day, 20th anniversary celebration this week, with a gala on Monday followed by an on-court event for fans to see at their … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night. The Sabres have won six of seven and took over the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They hold a 10-point lead over the Panthers. Florida, which has lost … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Panthers
Former All-Star outfielder Avisaíl García announces retirement after finishing career with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Avisaíl García announced his retirement Monday following 13 major league seasons, including three with the Miami Marlins. García, 34, did not play again after being designated for assignment by the Marlins on June 4, 2024. The outfielder signed a $53 million, four-year deal as a free agent in December 2021, but couldn’t match the production he enjoyed with … [Read more...] about Former All-Star outfielder Avisaíl García announces retirement after finishing career with Marlins
Heat build 54-point lead, roll past Bulls 134-91 with Adebayo, Larsson each scoring 20
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson each had 20 points, and the Miami Heat tied their third-biggest victory margin ever in a 134-91 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. The Heat led by as many as 54; before Sunday, their biggest lead this season was 45 at Memphis on Oct. 24. It was Miami’s second-largest lead of the play-by-play era that dates to 1996; the Heat … [Read more...] about Heat build 54-point lead, roll past Bulls 134-91 with Adebayo, Larsson each scoring 20