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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left and forward Torrey Craig, right, defend Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) battle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bam Adebayo scores 23 points as the Heat cruise to a 118-100 win over the Bulls

By James Fegan - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) pushes past Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Butler scores 36, Robinson adds 26 and Heat top Nets 122-115 to win 7th straight

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives toward the basket while trailed by Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives past Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tyler Herro scores 24 points, Heat top Wizards 121-114 in tournament opener

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) gestures after scoring a three-point-shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat coach and USA Basketball assistant Erik Spoelstra, seated at center, poses with campers and clinic staff after a basketball clinic in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Spoelstra, whose mother hails from the Philippines, is back there for the first time in 11 years. The U.S. plays its World Cup opener there on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)

Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor punches Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot, during a break in Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami. The man who occupies Burnie's costume needed medical attention. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat, NBA investigating allegation that Conor McGregor assaulted woman at Finals game

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MMA fighter Conor McGregor takes a swing at Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot, during a break in Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals

Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) listens to a question during a post game news conference after Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, talks with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent during a practice ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversity

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks to reporters after Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. The Heat won 111-108. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heat are on a comeback run like few others in this year’s NBA playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, right, celebrates with forward Jimmy Butler after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the win

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Stan Kroenke, left, owner of the Denver Nuggets, and his son Josh Kroenke watch during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs on March 23, 2011, in Denver. Stan Kroenke's deal to purchase the Nuggets, along with the Colorado Avalanche and their home arena for $450 million, included a clause that tethered the NBA franchise to Denver for the ensuing 25 years. These days, the Nuggets are estimated by Forbes to be worth $1.93 billion. And all talk of them relocating no longer exists. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Kroenke bought Nuggets, kept team in Denver, now hoping to deliver an NBA title

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent reacts while talking to reporters after Game 1 of the basketball team's NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

For Heat, the familiar challenge of navigating a rocky road awaits

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra responds to a question during a news conference before Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Denver. The Heat face the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

History says the NBA Finals will end in 6 games, the most common of all outcomes

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots while defended by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, Pool)

Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin stand on the court after the Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Monday, May 29, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Caleb Martin’s rise to NBA Finals becomes latest Heat undrafted success story

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the second half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics Monday, May 29, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa )

NBA Finals are set: Rested Nuggets host underdog Heat as series for title begins

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, looks for an open teammate past Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and guard Max Strus (31) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

White’s putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler watches from the bench during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa )

Heat still lead East finals, but Celtics roaring back with eye on history

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press