Getting Hot in Herrre
At press time, the Miami Heathad already clinched a playoff spot, although they were scrambling to hold the number-two place in the Eastern Conference. Their ranking determines who they will face when the playoffs begin on April 22. Forward Udonis Haslem was confident regardless of the opponent. He told the Sun-Sentinel, “Teams probably look at us and say, `We don't want to play them in the first round.’ For us, if we're on top of our game, it doesn't matter who we are playing."
Related Content
More About
Remaining on top of their game was going to be tough, with both center Shaquille O’Neill and point guard Jason Williams having suffered knee injuries and sitting out games this month. In early April, the Heat lost three in a row for the first time since December. Still, today’s game against the Chicago Bulls is just gravy on the cake for the Heat. Not so for the Bulls, who were nipping at the heels of the Philadelphia 76ers to land the eighth and last playoff spot. Today’s game tips off at 1 p.m. at American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami). Call 1-800-4NBA-TIX, or visit www.heat.com.
Sun., April 16
Now Trending
-
Rick Scott Kills Florida Wildflower Bill, Because No Free Handouts for Them Either!
-
Michael Brannon, Former Pro Wrestler Turned Forensic Psychologist, Locked in Epic Legal Battle With Broward Public Defender
-
Timothy McCabe, Missing Boca Raton Attorney, Owes $600,000 in "UFC Fight Shoes," Lawsuit Says
-
Voice Places
Find everything you're looking for in your city
-
Happy Hour App
Find the best happy hour deals in your city
-
Daily Deals
Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%
-
Best Of...
Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city
- Profile
- Newsletters
- Mobile
- Logout
