Against an opponent 17 1/2 games ahead in the standings, the Miami Heat gave themselves a chance Friday night. As did the Boston Celtics’ injury report. Didn’t matter. Again.

Here are three takeaways as the Heat lose their sixth straight leading to a frustrated Tyler Herro response.

Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Friday night game against the Boston Celtics.

The Miami Heat faced their fifth consecutive defeat against the Clippers, but rookie Peller Larson managed to shine brightly amidst the gloom. During a seven-minute stretch in the second quarter, ...

In the face of adversity, the Miami Heat found a glimmer of hope in rookie Pelé Larson, who turned heads despite the team's disappointing 104-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. While it marked ...

The Miami Heat‘s roster needs an overhaul. Jimmy Butler‘s departure has exposed Erik Spoelstra’s team’s over-reliance on the ...

Q: It seems as if we are stuck in the NBA purgatory of not tanking/not elite for the foreseeable future. What is the theoretical/optimistic path forward in the next two to four years? What should we ...

Given the Celtics allow the seventh fewest points in the paint this season (47), Bam averages 34.5 paint points alone. Given ...

The Heat’s fourth-quarter struggles and losing skid continue. The reeling Heat put together a quality effort against the talented Celtics, entering halftime with the score tied ...

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics will be on the road Friday to face the Miami Heat. Boston has lived up to its defending champion status, ...