Erik Spoelstra - players.bio

Heat eliminate Knicks to become second No. 8 seed in NBA history to reach conference final

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra walked into the post-game interview room, a cup of a celebratory beverage in his hand, took a seat and began explaining how difficult the journey has been for Heat.

Butler, Adebayo spark Heat to G6 win over Knicks to reach East finals - ESPN

MIAMI — In the locker room following a Game 4 win, Miami Heat veteran forward Kevin Love told reporters that when the game is close, the Heat know who to go to — Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. On Friday night in Game 6, it was those two players who carried the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season.

NBA playoffs 2023: Heat culture is real, and here are the stats that prove it - ESPN

The Miami Heat are one win away from becoming the first 8-seed to reach the NBA conference finals since the 1998-99 New York Knicks. But what's their secret? How have the Heat gone from a team on the brink of elimination in the play-in tournament to the team with the best record in the playoffs?

Knicks on brink of elimination as Heat take home Game 4 - ESPN

MIAMI — As the New York Knicks stand on the brink of elimination after a 109-101 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night, All-Star forward Julius Randle voiced his thoughts about his team's collective mindset that shows just how far New York's confidence has fallen over the last week.