Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by beating the Atlanta Hawks 143-117.
Sports Illustrated

Why Thursday's Heat game in Philadelphia matters so much

The Miami Heat have made the goal clear from here: Strip off the Play-in stigma. For three straight seasons, the Heat have landed outside the top six, in the Play-in Tournament, needing to scrap their way out. Each time they did, even doing so last season ...

Breaking down all the Heat’s play-in, lottery possibilities heading into Sunday’s finale

The final night of the NBA season will have meaning for the Miami Heat, but Erik Spoelstra’s team won’t necessarily be in control. Already locked into a Nos. 9-10 play-in round opener against the Charlotte Hornets on either Tuesday or Wednesday,
Sun Sentinel

Dave Hyde: Heat need to show progress, even if it’s baby steps

This is a story about the Miami Heat’s golden opportunity these final weeks. There’s no need for any suspense here. This opportunity is not about contending for a title or making a playoff run and won’t satisfy a large segment of their fans.