SB Nation Tampa Bay - Nets Vs. Heat: Miami Back On Winning Track With Blowout Win Over New Jerseyhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-03-06T23:13:03-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26135712012-03-06T23:13:03-05:002012-03-06T23:13:03-05:00Nets Vs. Heat Recap: Miami Back On Winning Track, Cruises To 30-Point Win Over New Jersey
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<p>After losing two straight games out West, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> returned home on Tuesday night to face the lowly <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">New Jersey Nets</a> at American Airlines Arena. The Miami quickly asserted themselves, never letting New Jersey have a chance and jumping out to a 27-point lead after 24 minutes. They would go on to win by 30, closing out the Nets 108-78.</p>
<p><span>Chris Bosh</span> returned after being away for a death in the family, and the power forward didn't miss a beat, hitting nine of 14 attempts and scoring 20 points in just 24 minutes on the floor. The Heat spread the wealth around, putting six players in double figures and resting the big three with the huge halftime lead. The were absolutely scorching from the floor, shooting 58 percent from the field and 59 percent from behind the arc.</p>
<p>The only concern for Miami was the status of <span>Dwyane Wade</span>, who tweaked his ankle in the second quarter and did not return. Wade said it was no big deal after the game and that he shouldn't miss any time. The Heat now head up to Atlanta on Wednesday night for a division matchup with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a>.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat/2012/3/6/2850819/nets-vs-heat-recap-miami-back-on-winning-track-cruises-to-30-pointBrendan Porath2012-03-06T16:59:38-05:002012-03-06T16:59:38-05:00New Jersey Nets Visit Miami Heat: Roster Reports And Starting Lineups
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Jersey Nets</a>:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Injuries:</strong></p>
<p>Center <span>Brook Lopez</span> hurt his right ankle on Sunday, and left Charlotte on crutches.</p>
<p>Center <span>Mehmet Okur</span> is still out with a back problem.</p>
<p>Forward <span>Shawne Williams</span> is out for the season recovering from foot surgery.</p>
<p>Guard <span>Keith Bogans</span> will miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle.</p>
<p>Forward <span>Damion James</span> is out for the year to rehab a foot injury.</p>
<p><strong>Starters: </strong>(PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)</p>
<p>Point guard - <span>Deron Williams</span> (22.6, 3.5, 8.2, 1.1, 0.4)</p>
<p>Shooting guard - MarShon Brooks (13.8, 4.0, 2.1, 1.1, 0.4)</p>
<p>Small Forward - <span>DeShawn Stevenson</span> (2.8, 2.0, 0.9, 0.3, 0.0)</p>
<p>Power forward - <span>Kris Humphries</span> (13.2, 10.6, 1.2, 0.7, 1.2)</p>
<p>Center - <span>Johan Petro</span> (4.0, 3.4, 0.7, 0.4, 0.4)</p>
<p><strong>Key off the bench:</strong></p>
<p><span>Anthony Morrow</span> plays about 29 minutes per game, fourth highest total on the Nets. Look for that to continue tonight, especially considering the injury bug that has bit New Jersey. Morrow averages 13 points, three rebounds and one assist per game.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a>:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Injuries:</strong></p>
<p>No injuries to report. Power forward <span>Chris Bosh</span> has returned to the team after missing three games due to a family matter, and will start tonight.</p>
<p><strong>Starters:</strong></p>
<p>Point guard – <span>Mario Chalmers</span> (11.0, 2.5, 3.4, 1.4, 0.1)</p>
<p>Shooting guard – <span>Dwyane Wade</span> (22.9, 4.3, 4.9, 1.7, 1.3)</p>
<p>Small forward – <span>LeBron James</span> (27.8, 8.4, 6.8, 1.8, 0.8)</p>
<p>Power forward – Chris Bosh (18.4, 8.3, 2.0, 0.9, 0.8)</p>
<p>Center – <span>Joel Anthony</span> (3.2, 4.3, 0.1, 0.5, 1.2)</p>
<p><strong>Key off the bench:</strong></p>
<p>The Heat have a bench full of three point threats. <span>James Jones</span>, <span>Mike Miller</span>, and <span>Shane Battier</span> are all legitimate outside threats, making a combined 91-of-211 from beyond the arc.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat/2012/3/6/2849842/new-jersey-nets-visit-miami-heat-facts-and-figuresKevin Kraczkowski2012-03-06T14:33:42-05:002012-03-06T14:33:42-05:00New Jersey Nets Visit Miami Heat: Facts And Figures
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<p><strong>Season series:</strong> Heat, 1-0</p>
<p><strong>GameTime:</strong> 7:30 ET</p>
<p>The Heat own a 54-41 lifetime advantage over the Nets in head-to-head matchups. The Nets come into town hot on the heels of Deron Williams <span class="caps">NBA</span> season high 57 points in the 104-101 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Miami looks to put the brakes on their current two game losing streak.</p>
<p><strong>Common Thread:</strong></p>
<p>Neither team has anyone on the roster that has played for their opponent in tonight’s matchup.</p>
<p><strong>Team Milestones:</strong></p>
<p>Five field goals will move LeBron James past P.J. Brown into 13th all-time with 1,130. Five steals will move him past Jason Williams into 20th, with 195.</p>
<p>11 assists for Mario Chalmers will move him into the Heat’s all-time top 10, passing Steve Smith with 961.</p>
<p>Chris Bosh needs 12 free throws to pass Jamal Mashburn into 17th with 534.</p>
<p>Dwyane Wade needs two free throws to eclipse 4,000 in his career.</p>
<p>With his next three pointer, James Jones will pass James Posey into 13th all-time with 215.</p>
<p><strong>Heat Leaders:</strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">PPG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 27.8<br>
Dwyane Wade – 22.9<br>
Chris Bosh – 18.4</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">RPG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 8.4<br>
Chris Bosh – 8.3<br>
Udonis Haslem – 8.0</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">APG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 6.8<br>
Dwyane Wade – 4.9<br>
Mario Chalmers – 3.4</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">SPG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 1.8<br>
Dwyane Wade – 1.7<br>
Mario Chalmers – 1.4</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">BPG</span>:</strong><br>
Dwyane Wade – 1.3<br>
Joel Anthony – 1.2<br>
Chris Bosh, LeBron James – 0.8</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat/2012/3/6/2849572/new-jersey-nets-visit-miami-heat-facts-and-figuresKevin Kraczkowski2012-03-06T09:41:32-05:002012-03-06T09:41:32-05:00New Jersey Nets Visit Miami Heat: Game 38 Preview
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<p>Miami looks to start a new winning streak against Deron Williams and the New Jersey Nets, tonight at the AA Arena.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> welcome the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Jersey Nets</a> to the American Airlines Arena in South Florida tonight. They've lost two straight on the heels of a nine game winning streak, and look to begin another. The Heat are 15-2 at home, while the Nets are 9-13 on the road. Miami is playing in the first game of a three game homestand. They host the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> tomorrow night and the <a href="https://www.indycornrows.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Pacers</a> on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Nets are finishing up a four game roadtrip. They beat the <a href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Mavericks</a> 93-92, lost to the <a href="https://www.celticsblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Boston Celtics</a>, 107-94 and beat the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Charlotte Bobcats</a>, 104-101 on Sunday. They return home to face the <a href="https://www.clipsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Clippers</a> tomorrow night.</p>
<p>This is the second of three matchups between the Eastern Conference rivals this season. The two haven't faced each other since a 101-90 Heat victory over the Nets in Miami on January 7th. <span>LeBron James</span> led the Heat with 32 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as <span>Dwyane Wade</span> sat with an injured foot. <span>Chris Bosh</span> added 16, and <span>Udonis Haslem</span> added a double dozen, scoring 12 and grabbing 12 boards. <span>Kris Humphries</span> scored 25 with 12 rebounds in the Nets loss. Net's coach Avery Johnson compared LeBron James to a football player after the game,</p>
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<p>"[James] is a combination of a tight end, wide receiver [and] running back once he gets two or three steps on you. That is why we've got to take care of the ball. ... We got some continuity stuff and some shots, but we can't live on shooting 33 percent from the field."</p>
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<p>Miami vs New Jersey NBA Highlights 01/07/2012 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=QqlBXn1pdjA">bballfansite</a>)</p>
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<p>The Heat lost to the Los Angeles Lakers<a></a> on Sunday in their last game action. LeBron James led Miami with 25 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks. Dwyane Wade scored 16 with five assists and four rebounds, fouling out down the stretch. <span>Mario Chalmers</span> scored 15, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. <span>Kobe Bryant</span> paced the Lakers with 33, <span>Metta World Peace</span> scored 17 with seven rebounds, <span>Andrew Bynum</span> added 16 with 13 rebounds, and <span>Pau Gasol</span> also added a double double, with 11 points and 10 boards. Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra remarked about the improved Lakers afterwards,</p>
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<p>NBA Miami Heat Vs LA Lakers Highlights Mar 4, 2012 Game Recap (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=868HzIfdNPI">TheNBAIndia</a>)</p>
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<p>Deron Williams<a></a> scored an NBA season high 57 points on 16-of-29 shooting with six rebounds and seven assists in the victory over Charlotte on Sunday. <span>Corey Maggette</span> led five Bobcats with 24 points and seven rebounds in the loss for Charlotte. Nets coach Avery Johnson stated Williams importance to the Nets success before the game,</p>
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<p>"I think we're a much better team when Deron's aggressive. We're going to be a much better team not only when Brook (Lopez) scores but when Deron scores the basketball."</p>
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<p>[NBA] New Jersey Nets Vs Charlotte Bobcats Game Highlights (4th March 2012) (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=WNHcg-oIbpc">NBAorbit</a>)</p>
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<p><strong>Standings:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Miami Heat: </strong>28-9, first Southeast Division, second Eastern Conference, third in the NBA, on pace for 50-16, Last five: W-W-W-L-L</p>
<p><strong>New Jersey Nets: </strong>12-26, tied for fourth Atlantic Division, tied for 11th, tied for 24th in the NBA, on pace for 21-43, Last five, W-L-W-L-W</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat/2012/3/6/2848697/new-jersey-nets-visit-miami-heat-game-38-previewKevin Kraczkowski