Miami Heat

Who has the edge? Miami Heat-Boston Celtics

By Ira Winderman — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:22:00 GMT

It's Heat-Celtics best-of-seven for the second consecutive year, but this time with the Heat shorthanded and the Celtics ailing.

ASK IRA: Is it Dwyane James, LeBron Wade or bust for Heat?

By Ira Winderman — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:00:52 GMT

Q: Dwyane Wade is a champion and your hero LeBron James is not. That is a fact. Wade never choked in the Finals; LBJ did every time. -- Arik Aventura.

Spoelstra seeking even more from LeBron, Wade

By Ira Winderman — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:39:00 GMT

So what does Erik Spoelstra want after LeBron James and Dwyane Wade did it all in the final three games against Indiana? More of the same.

ASK IRA: Was there a need to fine Spoelstra?

By Ira Winderman — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:00:55 GMT

Q: The Pacers series is over, so why would the NBA fine Erik Spoelstra for his comments? It's not like he's still angling for an advantage on Indiana. -- Ben, Parkland.

Joel Anthony maximizing his measured playoff minutes

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:00 GMT

By the numbers, Joel Anthony's Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers hardly were overwhelming.

ASK IRA: Will Pacers series make Heat stronger?

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:58 GMT

Q: Why do people call the Heat "thugs" when the Pacers took out Chris Bosh in Game 1 and then drew first blood in Games 4 and 5? -- Omar, Davie.

Winderman's view: Heat 105, Pacers 93

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:58:00 GMT

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Observations from Thursday night's 105-93 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse:

For starters: Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers

By Ira Winderman — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:02:00 GMT

A look at the starting lineups, inactive lists and referees for Thursday night's 8 p.m. game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (ESPN):

ASK IRA: Did refs bungle the Haslem situation?

By Ira Winderman — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:50 GMT

Q: In retrospect, it would have been better if Udonis Haslem had gotten ejected Tuesday rather than miss Game 6. The reason being that the Heat could have won Game 5 at home without Haslem. In Indianapolis, with the Pacers now fired up, the loss of Haslem is crushing. -- Moshe.

Haslem's absence creates power shortage for Heat

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:43:00 GMT

There was a point during these playoffs when losing Udonis Haslem for a game would have been viewed as a minor inconvenience.

ASK IRA: Could Haslem's foul hurt the Heat?

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:58 GMT

Q: Udonis Haslem had no choice but to foul hard Tyler Hansbrough and send a message to the Pacers. A few minutes earlier Tyler Hansbrough smashed Dwyane Wade in the head drawing blood instead of playing the ball. Enough is enough. -- Stuart.

Winderman's view: Heat 115, Pacers 83

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:49:00 GMT

Observations from Tuesday night's 115-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirinesa Arena:

For starters: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat

By Ira Winderman — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:24:00 GMT

A look at the starting lineups, inactive lists and referees for Tuesday night's 8 p.m. game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena (TNT)

ASK IRA: Does Heat bench have enough?

By Ira Winderman — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:50 GMT

Q: What's your opinion of Erik Spoelstra's style of substitution patterns? -- Ernie, Aventura.

Who steps forward next in support for Heat?

By Ira Winderman — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Thursday, Mario Chalmers joined the party. Sunday, Udonis Haslem had his breakthrough. So who's next?

ASK IRA: Is Haslem all the way back?

By Ira Winderman — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:01:05 GMT

Q: So all it takes is an elbow to the head and a bandage impeding his vision to fix Udonis Haslem's jumper? -- Adrian.

Winderman's view: Heat 101, Pacers 93

By Ira Winderman — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:10:00 GMT

Observations from Sunday 101-93 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse:

For starters: Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers

By Ira Winderman — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:41:00 GMT

A look at the starting lineups, inactive lists and referees for Sunday's 3:30 p.m. game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (ABC)

ASK IRA: Are Heat capable of playoff adjustments?

By Ira Winderman — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:00:53 GMT

Q: I'm nervous about Sunday's game. I ordered a lot of Heat inventory for my store. -- Paul.

It's time again to spin Heat wheel of lineups

By Ira Winderman — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:00 GMT

Around 3:10 p.m. Sunday. That's when Erik Spoelstra figures to reveal his starting lineup for Sunday's Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers.

ASK IRA: Do Heat have to offer injury reports?

By Ira Winderman — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:55 GMT

Q: Ira, does the NBA have injury-report rules like the NFL? Would they have to say something if Dwyane Wade were hurt? It would seem fair to let fans know, no? -- Max, Davie.

Heat odds fall to third among championship favorites

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:34:00 GMT

For those who believe in buying low, selling high, your time may have come when it comes to a championship investment in the Heat.

ASK IRA: Is it time for Pat Riley to step in?

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:59 GMT

Q: Where is Pat Riley in all of this? -- Serge, Hallandale.

Winderman's view: Pacers 94, Heat 75

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:43:00 GMT

Observations from Thursday night's 94-75 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse:

For starters: Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers

By Ira Winderman — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:46:00 GMT

A look at the starting lineups, inactive lists and referees for Thursday night's 7 p.m. game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (ESPN)