The New York Times – Sports:
There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.
Category: Coaches and Managers
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NBA Finals 2023: Denver Nuggets Beat Miami Heat for First Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets had never been to the N.B.A. finals, but they showed they belonged with a comeback win in Game 5.
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The 1975-76 Denver Nuggets Almost Beat Dr. J to Win a Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Four players from the 1975-76 Nuggets team that went to the A.B.A. finals share their memories and what it would mean for Denver to win a championship this year.
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The 1975-76 Denver Nuggets Almost Beat Dr. J to Win a Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Four players from the 1975-76 Nuggets team that went to the A.B.A. finals share their memories and what it would mean for Denver to win a championship this year.
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The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.
The New York Times – Sports:
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.
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The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?
The New York Times – Sports:
Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.
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Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Coaching Is Now Allowed During Tennis Matches, but How Useful Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
The practice was long banned, but a change in the rules has permitted hand signals and some talking.
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Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat Have the Boston Celtics on the Ropes
The New York Times – Sports:
Butler has shaped the Miami Heat in his no-quit, self-assured image, which is bad news for a reeling Boston team that is one loss from elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.