The Hawks led by as much as 24 points before Kyle Lowry dragged the Heat within six late, but the Hawks' interior hustle was too much as they won it 116-105 to claim the No. 7 seed in the East.
Joseph Corr
The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway when the 7-seed Heat host the 8-seed Hawks, with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed Celtics in the opening round.
Gilbert McGregor
Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered another injury setback in his first game out of the All-Star break.
Kyle Irving
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we broke down his career points record through the lens of his best games, teammates, opponents and so much more.
Micah Adams
Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Scott Rafferty
Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.
When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.
Here's everything we know about Butler's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Jordan Greer
When Miami became the latest team to earn a fine for a violation of the NBA's injury reporting rules, the franchise took the petty route in its response.
The Celtics welcomed royalty to TD Garden Wednesday night with Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, in the building for their game against the Heat.
Benyam Kidane
"He traveled on the last play, and I would not be doing my job if I didn't come up here and protect my guys," Brown said.
Jordan Poole and Tyler Herro both received massive contract extensions this offseason. Which young star has a brighter future?
Scottie Barnes suffered a right ankle sprain against the Heat on Saturday. He missed the Raptors' rematch with Miami on Monday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday.
How much Kyle Lowry has left in the tank could shape both Miami's season and the Eastern Conference title race.
"He was looking at me aggressively, so I just stood up for myself," Koloko said.
Jimmy Butler caught the NBA world by surprise when he posted a video of an offseason workout with dreadlocks.
Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?
After three seasons, Dwyane Wade's time as a TNT analyst has reportedly come to an end.
What is Miami's conditioning test? And how good is the team's strength and conditioning program? The Sporting News' Stephen Noh breaks down a key part of Heat culture.
Stephen Noh
Udonis Haslem confirmed on Sunday that he will return to the Heat for his 20th season in Miami.
RJ Barrett made big strides in 2021-22, but an important part of his game still needs some refining.
Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?
After being included in the Rudy Gobert deal, Patrick Beverley appears to be a "strong trade candidate."
After being named Sixth Man of the Year, Tyler Herro doubled down on his desire to be part of the Heat starting lineup next season.
Top-five picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray have made their mark on Summer League so far.
Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET on Thursday, June 30. The Sporting News is breaking down every major signing and trade in real time with instant analysis.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
The Heat and Bucks may be in the thick of things in the East next year, but they won't be getting second-round reinforcements this year.
Kevin Skiver
Following the heartbreak of Game 7, Kyle Lowry says the Heat will be back for another championship run next season.
Trailing by two in the final seconds of Game 7, Jimmy Butler had the ball in transition and elected to pull up for a 3-pointer. Should he have taken a two instead?
The Celtics superstar gets awarded for his stellar play throughout the Eastern Conference Finals.
Ananth Pandian
The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals after holding on for a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Heat in Miami.
Jayson Tatum wore Kobe Bryant-themed shoes and an armband in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Miami Heat.
The Hall of Fame broadcaster should be back for NBA Finals Game 1.
Joe Rivera
Riley's decorated career saw him win titles as a player, coach and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
For the first time in NBA history, there will be an Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy awarded to the best player in the series.
Nick Metallinos
Jimmy Butler channeled his inner Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Michael Jordan in Miami's Game 6 win. Can he do it again, this time to punch the Heat's ticket to the NBA Finals?
Butler totaled 47 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals and one block in the Heat's Game 6 win.
The Miami Heat took offense to Draymond Green picking the Boston Celtics to beat them.
There's been four road wins already in this series. Will the Celtics make it five and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011?
A motivating phone call from Dwyane Wade inspired Jimmy Butler's Game 6 performance.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from throughout Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Boston Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals. Can the C's close out at home, or will they have to travel back to South Beach for a deciding Game 7?
The Celtics outscored the Heat 56-38 in the second half to cruise to a 13-point victory in Game 5 and move one step closer to the NBA Finals.
Tied at 2-2, the Eastern Conference Finals returns to Miami for a crucial Game 5.
Butler missed the second half of Miami's Game 3 win because of right knee inflammation.
The Celtics led by as many as 32 points in Game 4, with the series now tied at 2-2.
After a poor showing in Game 3, Jayson Tatum emphatically bounced back in Game 4 with a stellar performance.
Jayson Tatum bounced back in Game 4, dropping a game-high 31 points as the Celtics level the series at 2-2.
Jayson Tatum injured his neck in Boston's Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Without center Robert Williams, Boston struggled against Miami in Game 3.
Kyle Lowry shot only 4-for-11 from the field in his return, but he did all of the little things he's become known for that contribute to winning.
Tatum recorded just 10 points on 3-of-14 shooting as the Celtics fell behind 2-1 in their series against the Heat.
Smart went back to the locker room in the third quarter, before quickly returning to the game.
Bam Adebayo bounced back in style, pouring in 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals to lead the Heat to a 109-103 win on the road.
The Heat announced at halftime that Jimmy Butler would not play in the second half due to knee soreness.
Larry Legend hasn’t suited up for a game in 30 years but his style of play, outside shooting and lasting rivalries still make up the fabric of the NBA.
Sidd Sinha
Which players earned spots on the 2022 All-Defensive Teams?
Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 27 points while Marcus Smart added 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in his return.
Duncan Robinson has barely played in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Why is he sitting on the bench?
The five-time All-Star missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals while in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a right mid-foot sprain.
In a Game 1 win, Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 41 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks while Tyler Herro scored 18 points off the bench.
Here's the status of Boston's starting guard Marcus Smart, who is dealing with a foot injury.
In anticipation of the Eastern Conference Finals, members of our NBA staff identify one matchup to watch and make their picks for the series and the newly-introduced Conference Finals MVP award.
Heat starting guard Kyle Lowry has been dealing with an hamstring injury for most of the postseason.
Danny Green went down with an injury in the first quarter of the Sixers' Game 6 clash with the Heat.
This is the second year Embiid has called out a teammate following Philadelphia's exit from the playoffs.
Edward Sutelan
Butler scored 32 points in the Heat's Game 6 victory over the Sixers.
According to TNT's Charles Barkley, Joel Embiid played poorly in Game 5 because he didn't win the MVP award.
Kyle Lowry missed the first two games of the series before returning for Games 3 and 4, but he appeared to have reaggravated the injury in Miami's Game 4 loss.
Harden exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter to close out a victory for the 76ers and even the series at 2-2.
Joel Embiid didn't save the day by himself but his presence lifted the 76ers into a win they desperately needed.
The injury occurred in Philadelphia's Game 6 win over Toronto in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Heat have gotten out to a commanding series lead over the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and Kyle Lowry could soon be on the way to add more help.
Without Joel Embiid for the first two games of the series, the 76ers desperately needed All-Star guard James Harden to step up. That hasn't been the case and Philadelphia has fallen into a 2-0 hole to the Heat.
Behind big nights from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Heat held off a late push from the 76ers to take Game 1.
Kyle Lowry has been out since Game 4 of the first-round against the Hawks with a hamstring injury.
The 76ers were outscored by 22 points with DeAndre Jordan on the floor in Game 1.
James Harden's poor Game 1 performance can't happen again if the Sixers want to beat the Heat in the second round.
Kyle Lowry injured his left hamstring in Game 3 against the Hawks and has not returned to the floor since.
What is Embiid's status? Here are the latest updates on the MVP candidate ahead of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with Miami.
Jimmy Butler takes on his former team the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, two years removed from his free agency departure.
It's hard to imagine many — if any — thinking Max Strus would be starting on a title contender this soon after he went undrafted in 2019.
Can the 76ers overcome the absence of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their series against the Miami Heat?
Jimmy Butler is dealing with right knee inflammation and will not be available for Game 5 vs. the Hawks.
The Hawks will look to keep their season alive when they travel to Miami to take on the Heat for Game 5.
Thanks to the Game 3 heroics of Trae Young, the Hawks have new life against the Heat, who hold a 2-1 series advantage.
The Atlanta Hawks mounted the third-largest comeback in franchise playoff history to pull a game back in their series against Miami.
The tipoff of Game 3 in the first-round playoff series between the Hawks and Heat was delayed after a suspicious package was found outside State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game.
The Heat limited Trae Young to eight points on 1-for-12 shooting from the field in Game 1. How'd they do it?
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks Game 2, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
With two wins in the Play-In Tournament, the Hawks enter the 2022 NBA Playoffs as the East's No. 8 seed and will take on the top-seeded Heat.
Heat center Bam Adebayo entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols on April 10 but will be available for Game 1.
David Suggs
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
The 2022 NBA Playoffs tip off over the Easter weekend. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch in the UK, in addition to the fixture schedule and betting odds.
Kyle Lowry made his long-awaited return to Toronto on Sunday and the reception did not disappoint.
Two seasons ago, Jimmy Butler carried the Heat to the NBA Finals and went toe-to-toe with LeBron James on the league's biggest stage. Will we see that version of Butler in this year's NBA Playoffs?
