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9-3, 1st in Southeast
Heat's Waiters seeking advice from Boeheim
Suspended Heat guard Dion Waiters is in Syracuse seeking advice from his college coach, Jim Boeheim.
The Hoop Collective: Answers To All The Biggest Questions Surrounding The Start Of The Season
In this annual early-season tradition, Brian Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Kevin Arnovitz wonder if James Harden can average 40 points per game, if LeBron James can lead the NBA in assists (9:30) and if the Lakers' defense can continue shutting down its opponents. Plus, they discuss the two most surprising starting units (31:12) and Paul George's GOAT campaign...after two games (53:57).
Nunn in total control as Heat defeat Pelicans (1:56)
Heat stay perfect at home, beat Pelicans 109-94
Kendrick Nunn scored 22 points and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten at home with a 109-94 victory over the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Nunn throws it down with no remorse (0:18)
Robinson fools Holiday on the way to the basket (0:15)
Butler doing it all for the Heat (0:16)
Heat handle Cavs behind Nunn's complete night (1:24)
Nunn, Adebayo lead Heat past Cavaliers 108-97
Rookie Kendrick Nunn scored 23 points, Bam Adebayo had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-97 on Thursday night.
Bam rocks the rim on alley-oop (0:21)
Butler and Adebayo's double-doubles lead Heat over Pistons (2:12)
Butler attacks the rim for a slam jam (0:15)
Butler scores 20, Heat hang on to beat Pistons 117-108
Jimmy Butler scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, added 13 assists and the Miami Heat wasted most of what was a 29-point lead before hanging on to beat the shorthanded Detroit Pistons 117-108 on Tuesday night.
Olynyk sinks a 3 from way downtown (0:18)
Elhassan doesn't believe Waiters' Heat days are over (1:38)
NBA Power Rankings: The return of the King?
A rough week for the former No. 1 opens the path to the early season throne.
The Hoop Collective: How Good Are The Lakers And Can They Keep This Up?
With the Lakers off to a hot start, Dave McMenamin and Bobby Marks join Brian Windhorst to discuss LA's title hopes and if they can keep this defense up for the entire season (19:38). But before that, what really happened to Dion Waiters -- and what should Miami do about it? Plus, the guys talk about Toronto's stifling defense (32:58) and how Gordon Hayward's injury will impact the Eastern Conference (39:28).
Heat suspend Waiters 10 games after incident
The Heat suspended Dion Waiters 10 games, starting Friday, for "conduct detrimental to the team."
Sources: Waiters ate edible, had panic attack
Heat guard Dion Waiters required medical treatment for a "panic attack" on the team's flight Thursday night after eating a THC-infused edible, according to sources.
LeBron was in the gym at 3:30 a.m. while shooting Space Jam 2 (1:00)
Davis' 26 send Lakers past Heat 95-80 for 7th straight win
Anthony Davis had 26 points and nine rebounds, and LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' seventh consecutive victory, 95-80 over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Butler bodies Green for and-1 (0:15)
Butler only needs 1 shoe for and-1 bucket (0:44)
Heat F Winslow placed in concussion protocol
Justise Winslow was placed in the concussion protocol by the Heat, and he missed Miami's 124-108 win over Phoenix.
2019-20 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 9 | 3 | .750 | - | W3 |
| Orlando | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 | W3 |
| Charlotte | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4 | L1 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.5 | L3 |
| Washington | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5.5 | L1 |
2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game111.214th
Rebounds Per Game44.323rd
Assists Per Game26.35th
Points Allowed104.025th
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Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Tyler Herro | SG | Kentucky |
| 2(2) | KZ Okpala | SF | Stanford |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 9 | 3 | .750 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |