Week 9 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: The Giving Edition

The holidays are all about giving and receiving - on and off the court. This week’s Fanalyst Rankings analyze how the best teams in the Eastern Conference share the basketball.

Week 8 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: The Defense Edition

Teams need to get stops to be elite in the NBA and this week’s Fanalyst Rankings analyzes how well the best teams in the East do just that.

Week 7 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Sportsmanship Edition

Sportsmanship is an important part of success in athletics. How teams handle adversity says as much about them as their success. This week’s Fanalyst Rankings analyzes how the best teams in the East have managed adversity with the referees this season.

Week 6 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Grind Edition (No Bitchassness Allowed)

The NBA stands for No Bitchassness Allowed. While Gregg Popobitch and the Spurs chose to play against lottery teams and quit against elite ones on their east coast road trip, this week’s Fanalyst Rankings analyzes the best teams in the East and how they’ve performed on the road this season.

Week 5 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Cyber Monday Edition

While fans search for the best holiday shopping deals online today, this week’s Fanalyst Rankings identifies the offseason contract signings that look like good deals for the best teams in the NBA after the 1st month of the season.

Miami HEAT Three Kings: LeBron James, Chris Bosh and... Ray Allen? What's Wrong with Wade?

Ray Allen's offense and Dwyane Wade's defense defeated the Cavaliers but Allen's offense makes him the 3rd most productive player on the Miami HEAT and 7 times more effective than Wade after 13 games.

Week 4 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: All-Star Ballot Edition

Star power and balance separates playoff teams from lottery teams in the NBA. This week’s Fanalyst Rankings uses the 2013 All-Star ballot to identify strengths and weaknesses in the backcourt and frontcourts for the best teams in the league.

Ray Allen Is Not the Problem with the HEAT Defense

Identifying Ray Allen as one of the reasons for the HEAT's poor defense doesn't actually identify the team's problem but it does identify the problem with plus-minus statistics.

Week 3 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Coaching Edition

Which coaches will do the best job of getting their teams to successfully execute their philosophies in the third week of the NBA season?

HEAT Check: West Is Soft, East Is Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Do the Miami HEAT have an advantage in the NBA Finals because the Western Conference is so tough its teams beat each other up before they get there?

HEAT Produced: Where's Brooklyn At? Getting Blown Out By 30 Points in Miami

LeBron James and the Miami HEAT backcourt dominated Joe Johnson and the Brooklyn Nets backcourt in a 30-point blowout at the American Airlines Arena Wednesday night.

HEAT Produced: Updated Stats Thru 11/6/12

LeBron James, Rashard Lewis, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers were the most productive HEAT players in the 1st week of the season.

Week 2 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Game-Winners Edition

It helps to have players that can knock down a winning shot when games appear closer than they should while teams figure out the kinks early in the season. This week’s edition of the Fanalyst Rankings lists the best clutch options for the best teams in the Eastern Conference going into the second week of the NBA season.

Mario Chalmers vs. the Top 10 Point Guards

Mario Chalmers said he was a top 10 point guard in the offseason and some fans thought he was just being cocky, but he almost matched Rajon Rondo's production in the season opener. How does 'Rio compare to the top 10 point guards in the NBA, by the numbers?

Dwyane Wade: Will Tyreke Evans Become an Apprentice or Adversary?

Tyreke Evans, the 2010 Rookie of the year, was not offered a contract extension at the October 31st deadline like other members of his draft class - James Harden, Ty Lawson, Steph Curry and Jrue Holiday. WTF happened? Should Dwyane Wade recruit him to the Miami HEAT or will he end up with Derrick Rose and the Bulls in Chicago?

LeBron James: Is He Still an Iron Man or are Leg Cramps a Crack in His Armor?

Are LeBron James' leg cramps a crack in his armor or will his legendary durability continue this season?

HEAT Produced: 120-107 Win Over Celtics in Season Opener

LeBron James dominated the first 3 quarters and Chris Bosh dominated the 4th quarter to close out a double-digit win over the Celtics after the Miami HEAT got their championship rings in the season opener.

NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Season Preview Edition

NBA teams have transitioned from training camp to practice and preseason questions transition to regular season predictions in this season preview edition of the Fanalyst Rankings.

HEATcast: Everything You Need To Know About the 2013 Season Before It Happens

Getting their championship rings on Tuesday night will be the easy part of the Miami HEAT's season. The hard part will be defending their title. This week's HEATcast makes a forecast for how the season will play out.

NBA Preview: Miami HEAT vs. the Field on The Section 357 Show

The Miami Heat Index joined The Section 357 Show's NBA Preview podcast to discuss the HEAT, Nets, Lakers, Thunder and other topics.

HEATcast: NBA Preview of the Best Games to Watch This Season

Since the 2013 NBA season tips off next week, Mrs__NBA joined the HEATcast to discuss the difference between season ticket holders and couch fans and the best games for each to watch this season.

Miami Heat: 2012-13 Season Preview at The NBA Mistress

The Miami HEAT won the crown in 2012. What will the road to defending it in 2013 be like for the Three Kings: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh?

Three key challenges the HEAT will face defending their title this season will be health, the point guard position and Erik Spoelstra's rotation. Once they get over those hurdles, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder will be waiting for them at the end of the road. What happens then?

Check out the full season preview at Mrs__NBA's blog for the answer to that question: 2012-2013 Season Preview: Miami Heat | The NBA Mistress

NBA Preseason Cinema: The Royce White Solution

Royce White, one of the Houston Rockets first round draft picks, has a fear of flying that resulted in him missing the beginning of training camp, so the team has spent the preseason working on solutions to get him to road games. I've got one for general manager Daryl Morey's suggestion box.

HEAT Produced: No Defense = Blown Out in Shanghai

The Miami HEAT didn't give a fuck about defense and were blown out in their final exhibition of the China Games against the LA Clippers.

NFL Week 6 Picks for HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

Dallas Cowboys may need LeBron James at wide receiver against the Baltimore Ravens defense this week to keep Tony Romo from throwing another 5 interceptions.

HEAT Produced: LeBron James & Ray Allen Led the Way in Beijing

LeBron James and Ray Allen were the most productive players in the Miami HEAT's blowout preseason win over the LA Clippers in Beijing, China.

Jamal Crawford: He Ain't a Killer

Jamal Crawford is not the HEAT killer he's been made out to be over the years.

HEAT Check: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan at 27

The rhetoric is entertaining, but how do LeBron James' numbers compare to Michael Jordan's numbers at age 27?

Dwyane Wade: Age Ain't Nothing, By the Numbers

If you think Dwyane Wade is too old to be a dominant player in the NBA at 31, the numbers say you should think again.

HEAT Produced: Ray Allen Pushed Norris Cole Out the Backcourt Rotation In 1st Preseason Game

Ray Allen, Norris Cole and Terrel Harris' performance in the Miami HEAT's 79-92 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first preseason game of the year let fans know what to expect from the backcourt rotation.

NFL: Week 5 Picks for HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

The biggest NFL game this week in the Miami HEAT locker room is Eagles at Steelers. Can Norris Cole's cousin get to Ben Roethlisberger enough to get a win?

Preseason Fanalyst Rankings: Behind the Scenes With the Numbers

Why were the Nets missing from the Preseason NBA Fanalyst Rankings? Take a look at the numbers and see for yourself.

NBA Preseason Fanalyst Rankings: 2012 Media Day Edition

NBA training camps opened this weekend and the Fanalyst Rankings are back to identify the top 8 teams going into the preseason and answer the biggest questions facing them on Media Day.

NFL: Week 4 Picks For HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' favorite NFL teams face-off on Monday Night Football. Who will have bragging rights in training camp after the game?

HEATcast: Book Review of A Father First by Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade's first book, A Father First, provides Miami HEAT fans with a lot of insight into the best player in franchise history. Where does his determination to succeed come from and what makes him tick? The Miami Heat Index and the Queen of HEAT News reveal and review on the latest HEATcast.

HEAT Check: Positionless? GTFOHWTBS Coach Spo!

Erik Spoelstra likes to play mind games with his "positionless" philosophy for the Miami HEAT but don't be brainwashed by it because the HEAT were at their best last season when they had players filling traditional roles at the two key positions: point guard and center.

Mike Miller: 2012 Season Review

Mike Miller's top plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

HEAT Check: Bulls and Lakers Need New Logos

The launch of SB Nation United makes one thing clear: the Bulls, Raptors, Nets, Suns, Hornets, Lakers and Grizzlies need new team logos.

Shaved Monkey Nuts: 2012 Season Review

One thing Amar'e Stoudemire and I have in common is no love for Shane Battier, so let's review Shaved Monkey Nuts' worst plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

LeBron James & The Myth of Olajuwon's Impact on His 1st Title

LeBron James' post game didn't need training from Hakeem Olajuwon to be good enough for a title, according to the numbers.

Udonis Haslem: 2012 Season Review

Udonis Haslem's top plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

HEAT Check: Analyzing the Miami Offense and Why the Mavs are Full of Shit

I've got some bad news for lovers of the pick and roll. According to Synergy and @rolandbeech, it's the least efficient offensive play.
— Bleacher Report (@BR_NBA) September 20, 2012

Which plays did the Miami HEAT rely on most for scoring points last season and which plays were the most efficient?

NFL: Week 3 Picks for HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

Yupcant waitRT @_poeticmindset: @mchalmers15 Hey, you ready for the Panthers game tonight?
— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) September 20, 2012

Mario Chalmers is ready to watch his Carolina Panthers take on the Giants in NFL Thursday Night Football, but man & machine disagree about whether he'll be happy with the outcome.

Joel Anthony: 2012 Season Review

Joel Anthony top plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

Chris Bosh: 2012 Season Review

Chris Bosh's top plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

Mario Chalmers: 2012 Season Review

Mario Chalmers top plays, performances, stats and splits from 2012 season.

NFL Week 2 Picks for HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

Dwyane Wade will be rooting for the Bears to upset the Packers at Lambeau  Field. Photo from Instagram.

Which HEAT players will be celebrating after Week 2 of the NFL?

Dwyane Wade: 2012 Season Review

Dwyane Wade's top 10 plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

LeBron James: 2012 Season Review

LeBron James' top 10 plays, performances, stats and splits from the 2012 season.

HEAT Week on NBA TV

It's HEAT Week on NBA TV. What does that mean? It means HEAT fans can check out the latest HEATcast for the best games from the 2012 regular season, watch every playoff game from the HEAT's run to the 2012 NBA Championship on NBA TV and get the list of most productive players in each series from the Miami Heat Index.

HEATcast: Best Games of the 2012 Season

NBA TV aired the five best HEAT games from the 2012 regular season on Monday, but if you missed them don't worry. The Queen of HEAT News joined the latest HEATcast to review her Top 3 regular season games, the Top 10 plays and explain how she archived every game from the regular season and playoffs on her DVR system.

2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Puts 1980 NBA Finals MVP Up For Debate: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Jamaal Wilkes?

Jamaal Wilkes deserved to be inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame Friday night, but did he or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also deserve to be MVP of the 1980 NBA Finals instead of Magic Johnson?

Juwan Howard: Where Will He Rank Among NBA Rappers on Full Court Press Vol. 1?

Juwan Howard on Full Court Press
from Ramy Romany on Vimeo.

Juwan Howard made news this month when it was announced that he recorded a rap record with Rick Ross and Trina for the album Full Court Press Vol. 1 that will feature NBA players and rap stars. Howard was an NBA champion on the court last season, but where will he rank among NBA players in the recording booth?

Kevin Durant & LeBron James: Did the Road to Gold Determine Who's Best In the World?

Kevin Durant & LeBron James photo from usabasketball.com

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? The 2012 Olympics only added fuel to the debate of who's the Best In the World (B.I.W).

Dwyane Wade: A Father First in Harlem

Dwyane Wade had some interesting things to say about fatherhood, the Miami HEAT and Jeremy Lin at the book signing for A Father First in Harlem hosted by Hue-Man Books at My Image Studios (MIST) Harlem.

HEAT Check: 2012 NFL Preview for HEAT Players' Favorite Teams

Who will the Miami HEAT players be rooting for when the 2012 NFL season kicks off and how will their teams do this season?

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant: Gold Medal Game Will Determine Who's Best In the World

LeBron James and Kevin Durant's production in the Olympics is neck-and-neck going into the gold medal game. Which player will leave London as the Best In the World (B.I.W.)?

NBA Puts Ads on Jerseys & Questions on the Mind‏

The NBA's indication that owners will move forward with 2.5 x 2.5 inch advertising patches above the heart on jerseys in 2014 season leads to some interesting questions for the fans, players, teams and collective bargaining that need to be answered before the final vote is taken in September.

B.I.W: Kevin Durant Closes the Gap with LeBron James as the Games Begin

LeBron James and Kevin Durant ended Team USA's last exhibition game neck-and-neck for the title of Best In the World (B.I.W). Which one will claim the title when the Olympic games begin Sunday?

Off the Index: 2012 AIDS Conference

The Drs. Platt at the 2012 AIDS March in Washington, D.C.

20 years after Magic Johnson announced he was HIV-positive, an April HEATcast featured a discussion of the science and politics of HIV/AIDS, and the research behind that discussion is being presented this week at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.

Norris Cole: Summer League Isn't Enough, Show & Prove Is A Must

The Vegas Summer League stats don't provide insight into whether Norris Cole improved.

HEAT Summer League: Terrel Harris Made the Strongest Case to Make the Roster

Jarvis Varnado led the HEAT against the Blazers, but Terrel Harris led the five players that stood out on the HEAT Summer League team.

HEAT Summer League: Terrel Harris Steals the Show and the Win from the Spurs

Terrel Harris came through with a big game at the Vegas Summer League to help the Miami HEAT beat a Spurs team that shot better than them, took better care of the ball and beat them on the boards.

22 Twos for Daryl Morey's Dick Riders

Special shoutout to NBA analysts in the mainstream media that continue to dick ride Daryl Morey's ability to collect mediocre players and chase superstars that don't want to play for the Houston Rockets.

HEAT Produced: 2 Surprise Players Outplayed Harrison Barnes in Ugly Summer League Game

The HEAT's 62-65 loss against the Warriors in the Vegas Summer League was hard to watch, so let's look at the numbers instead.

B.I.W: Has LeBron James Settled the Debate Before the Olympics Even Start?

While Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony were dominating Great Britain, LeBron James was putting more distance between himself and Kevin Durant in the debate for who's the Best In the World (B.I.W).

B.I.W: LeBron James Dominates Kevin Durant's Hometown

Kevin Durant's short-lived bid for world domination ended in his hometown as LeBron James and Chris Paul stole the show for Team USA vs. Brazil.

HEAT Produced: Making Summer League History

The Miami HEAT went from a disgusting debut to a historic encore in their first two games at the Las Vegas Summer League.

HEAT Check: Summer League Preview by the Numbers

What should fans expect from the HEAT summer league team? Let's take a look by the numbers and the matchups.

Ray Allen: Old Men and the NBA Finals

Ray Allen will have to be a once-in-a-generation player to meet Pat Riley's expectations for the "new generation of athletes" and help the Miami HEAT win multiple championships.

B.I.W? Kevin Durant's Domination of DR Was a Top 5 Team USA Performance

Kevin Durant domination of Dominican Republic in Team USA's 113-59 exhibition game victory in Vegas was the fourth-most productive game for Team USA in the last four years.

HEAT Produced: Low Expectations For Rashard Lewis

Don't expect Rashard Lewis to add any wins to the Miami HEAT roster unless Trainer Jay Sabol has a Hot Tub Time Machine at American Airlines Arena.

Free Agency Cinema: Short-Term Thinking

This clip from The Matrix Revolutions sums up how I feel about the Miami HEAT's decision to pursue old ass veterans instead of young ones this offseason.

HEAT Check: Rashard Lewis + Ray Allen = Seattle Dick Riders

It's funny how everybody wants to be a Seattle Supersonics dickrider now that the HEAT signed Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis.

HEAT Check: The Origin of #ShavedMonkeyNuts

One phrase has been synonymous with Shane Battier since he joined the Miami HEAT: #ShavedMonkeyNuts. But how many HEAT fans know the phrase started with Robin Harris?

HEATcast: LeBatard Show Makes Fun of Wins Produced

HEAT Championship edition for the Best of the Dan LeBatard Show featured Dan, Stugotz, Hochman and producer Mike Ryan belittling Dwyane Wade stats from the HEAT Produced recap of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Check: How Much Does Ray Allen Impact the HEAT's Bench Ranking?

While the Miami HEAT continue to search for free agents to strengthen their bench, let's analyze how productive the reserves were last season and how much the addition of Ray Allen can improve it.

HEATcast: 2012 Corporate Heaux Blogger Awards

Bill Plaschke's treatment of Clipper Darrell in the LA Times on behalf of the LA Clippers inspired the Miami Heat Index and Madame NBA to honor the biggest sellouts, pimps and bitchass analysts covering the NBA in the first annual Corporate Heaux Blogger Awards.

HEAT Check: Wade vs. Kobe, Riley's Convos with Jordan & LeBron and a HEAT Junkie Were Hottest Topics in June

Miami HEAT won their second championship in June but the most popular articles on the blog covered the difference between Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant, compared Pat Riley conversations with Michael Jordan and LeBron James before they won their first titles and published a Miami HEAT Junkie's message to the fans after the Game 5 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Check: Best NBA Free Agent Options

Miami HEAT have 11 players from the 2012 championship roster signed for the title defense. Who are the best NBA free agents available for the last 4 spots on the roster?

HEATcast: Everything HEAT Fans Need To Know About the 2012 Off-Season

The Miami Heat Index previewed the impact the 2012 Draft and free agency could have on the Miami HEAT's title defense against playoff teams in the Eastern Conference and title contenders from the Western Conference.

Miami HEAT, Ray Allen and Fab Melo: The Definition of Insanity

Given the HEAT's experience with free agents the last two seasons, who's crazier for being excited about Ray Allen and Fab Melo: HEAT fans or management?

Chris Bosh: From Off the Bench To On Top in the 2012 Finals

No one knew if Chris Bosh would start in the NBA Finals, and he ended up outplaying the entire Thunder frontcourt.

Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant: Key Difference Is Sacrifice

Fans like to compare Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant on the court, but it's their differences off-the-court that separates them.

LeBron James: No Jumper Needed For Finals MVP

LeBron James was criticized in 2011 for letting his offensive game fall apart after his jumpshot failed him. His jumper was even worse in the 2012 Finals, but he found a way to make the rest of his game better against the Thunder.

Miami HEAT and the Pat Riley Effect

Under Pat Riley's presidency, the Miami Heat set themselves apart from every other franchise founded after the NBA-ABA Merger.

2012 Championship HEATcast

The Miami HEAT won the 2012 championship and every angle of the NBA Finals was discussed on the HEATcast along with a quick analysis of what the team needs to address in the NBA draft on June 28th.

HEAT Produced: 2012 NBA Finals? It. Is. Finished.

Chris Bosh saved his most productive playoff game for last to help the Miami HEAT blowout the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the 2012 NBA Championship.

HEAT Check: Conversations Between Pat Riley, Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Have you ever wondered what Pat Riley says to LeBron James before big games?

Miami HEAT Game 5 Theme Music: Already Home

Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem & Coach Spo won a title on the road... ALREADY, so why would they go back on the road when they're home... ALREADY?

HEAT Produced: Mario Chalmers Silenced the Thunder in Game 4

LeBron James dominated the second and third quarters to get the Miami HEAT the lead after a bad start, but Mario Chalmers dominated the fourth quarter to give his team a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals

HEAT Check: Was Third Quarter of Game 3 Turning Point of the 2012 Finals?

Dwyane Wade outplayed Russell Westbrook in the third quarter of Game 3 and Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks panicked. Was that the pivotal moment of the 2012 NBA Finals?

HEAT Produced: LeBron James & Miami Slowly Breaking Down Kevin Durant & Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have outplayed the Miami HEAT through 3 games but the gap is shrinking.  Will the HEAT break through in Game 4?

HEAT Shit List: Where Bitchassness Begins...

He hates LeBron James and he doesn't know why. I'd like to welcome the youngest Miami HEAT hater alive to the HEAT Shit List.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh Did Not Play Like 3 Kings in OKC

The Miami HEAT's Three Kings played like Children of a Lesser God instead of immortals in Oklahoma City and still left with the NBA Finals tied 1-1. Is that a good or bad thing?

HEATcast: Everything You Need To Know About the Finals Before They Start

Before the Miami HEAT and Oklahoma City Thunder tip-off the NBA Finals, the HEATcast discussed the biggest question marks in the series and predicted who will win the coaching matchup, which players will be the best defender and reserve, the best game of the series to watch and the moment that will blow up Twitter.

HEATcast: Before & After Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals

Doubt and disappointment from Miami HEAT fans after Game 5 changed to awe and joy after LeBron James performance in Game 6. The Miami Heat Index discussed the differences before and after Game 6, expectations before Game 7 and predictions for what will happen afterwards with Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT News on this week's HEATcast.

LeBron James Murdered the Celtics On Their Own Shit in Game 6

LeBron James left chalk outlines all over the TD Garden floor in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals

HEAT Love

http://-heat.tumblr.com/post/23450687555 

With so many fans abandoning hope of the Miami HEAT winning the Eastern Conference Finals after losing Game 5, one HEAT fan provides an important reminder of what loyal fans are all about.

HEAT Check: Will There Be a Double Homicide in Boston?

Classic Nas quote from his Jay-Z diss record, "Ether"

Will LeBron James and Dwyane Wade murder the Celtics on their own shit in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals?

LeBron James & Dwyane Wade: Can It Be All So Simple in Game 6?

Can the analysis for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals be this simple for the Miami HEAT? The Three Kings need to produce like the stars they've been their whole careers.

HEAT Produced: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Erik Spoelstra Came Up Short in Game 5

The HEAT needed more than they got from LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Erik Spoelstra in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Message to the Fans From a Miami HEAT Junkie

h/t @MiamiHeraldHeat

While everybody analyzes what the Miami HEAT players and coaches need to do to win the Eastern Conference Finals, the biggest Miami HEAT Junkie on Twitter sent a message about what the fans can do to help them.

HEAT Produced: Chris Bosh vs. Kevin Garnett

With Chris Bosh expected to return to the Miami HEAT lineup tonight, what can fans expect from him against Kevin Garnett?

HEAT Produced: Halftime in the Eastern Conference Finals

The Eastern Conference Finals is tied at 2-2 because the Boston Celtics are winning the first half and the Miami HEAT are winning the second half, according to stats from the HEAT Produced Page.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and NBA Playoffs Were the Most Popular Topics This Spring

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If it was springtime in the NBA, then you know the hottest topics of conversation were LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the playoffs.

Week 6 NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings: Thief's Theme

This week’s NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings explain how the Conference Finals will be won by the team that steals a win on the road.

HEATcast: Curse of the Traveling HEAT Fans

Was the Miami HEAT's 101-91 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals a curse or coincidence? A blogger and his wife discussed whether their presence ended the team's 5-game winning streak on this week's HEATcast.

HEAT Produced: LeBron James Leads Miami to 2-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals

LeBron James domination of the Boston Celtics forwards has the Miami HEAT up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, according to the latest update of the HEAT Produced Page.

HEAT Check: Pace & Space is Key to Beating the Celtics

The keys for the HEAT to beat the Celtics have little to do with stopping Rajon Rondo or Kevin Garnett.

Week 5 NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings: Generation Gap

The Conference Finals are no place for Children of a Lesser God, so the NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings for the fifth week of the NBA Playoffs kicks off with four teams and three generations of superstars: the declining, the established and the up and coming.

HEAT Produced: Ranking Dwyane Wade's Game 6 Performance in History

Dwyane Wade Game 6 performance vs. the Pacers was his best of the season, but is only his eighth-best playoff performance, by one statistical measure.

HEATcast: Spo v. Wade, #WithoutBosh and Trust Issues

The biggest topics for discussion after the Miami HEAT eliminated the Indiana Pacers were the beef and adjustments made by Coach Erik Spoelstra and Dwyane Wade, the offense without Chris Bosh and the most trustworthy players in the rotation.

HEAT Check: People Don't Fully Appreciate What the HEAT Did In Game 6 vs. Pacers

The Miami HEAT made beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals look easy, but it definitely wasn't.

HEAT Produced: Dwyane Wade Dominated Game 6 to Eliminate the Indiana Pacers

Dwyane Wade had his most productive game of the season to eliminate the Indiana Pacers from the NBA Playoffs and advance the Miami HEAT to the Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Produced: LeBron James' Domination of the Indiana Pacers

LeBron James is playing at a Finals MVP level against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, according to the latest update of the HEAT Produced Playoff Stats.

Week 4 NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings: Home-Court Advantage

This week's Fanalyst Rankings analyze the impact of home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after all four teams won on the road last week.

Miami HEAT vs. Indiana Pacers: Who Will Win Game 3? Follow the Leaders.

If David West is the leader of the Indiana Pacers, then it's true what they say, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king."

Week 3 NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings: First Blood & Four Factors

With the first round and second week of the playoffs in the books, the third week of the NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings analyze how teams will use the Four Factors of Basketball Success to draw first blood in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

HEATcast: Everything You Need to Know After the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs

Updated NBA playoff predictions for the conference semifinals was the main topic of this week's HEATcast but the most interesting topic was, "Which HEAT season was more enjoyable: 2011 or 2012?"

LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: Where's the Beef?

LeBron James' comment to David Aldridge about Michael Jordan indicate His Airness is holding a grudge that started long before the King took his talents to South Beach.

Dwyane Wade is the Most Productive Player in HEAT-Knicks Series

Dwyane Wade's poor decision-making prevented the Miami HEAT from sweeping the New York Knicks, but the HEAT Produced Playoff stats show they wouldn't have a 3-1 lead in the series without his productive play.

Week 2 NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings: Respond-React

With the first week of the playoffs in the books, the second week of the NBA Playoffs Fanalyst Rankings analyzes the adjustments teams should make to survive or advance to the next round.

HEATcast: Sweeping the Knicks?

The first three games of HEAT-Knicks and the first week of the NBA playoffs were the topics of this week's HEATcast on the Miami Heat Index with Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com.

NBA Playoffs: Twitter Will Blow Up When...

Amare Stoudemire after Game 2

NBA fans have been blowing up Twitter since the 2012 playoffs started. What are the biggest moments in the playoffs so far?

HEAT Produced: Miami Beats Knicks by 33 in Game 1

LeBron James and Mario Chalmers turned in two of their 10 best performances of the season to help the Miami HEAT dominate the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their 1st round playoff series.

Week 1 Fanalyst Rankings for the Eastern Conference Playoffs

Fans have already predicted how the playoffs will end before they even start, but fanalysts know the post-season is a two month grind so the Playoff Fanalyst Rankings analyze the East playoff matchups one week at a time.

HEATcast: Everything You Need to Know About the 2012 Playoffs Before They Start

A blogger, podcaster and tweeter joined the Miami Heat Index to analyze and predict everything you need to know about the 2012 NBA Playoffs before it happens.

HEAT Check: Inside Look at the Wizards Franchise That Beat Miami by 34 Points

On the last night of The Don't Give A Fuck Season, the Miami HEAT got embarrassed by perhaps the most embarrassing team in their division over the last few seasons: the Washington Wizards. Former Wizards beat reporter for ESPN 980 radio, Jay Glassie, provided an inside look at the Wizards organization that shows how embarrassing it really is for the HEAT to lose to them.

HEAT Check: The Origin of Ray Allen's Ankle Problems

Dwyane Wade knows what caused the ankle problems that prevented Ray Allen from playing since the Celtics beat the HEAT in Miami on April 10th.

HEAT Produced Page Updated Through 4/22/12

After a two week delay, Wins Produced stats were estimated from all HEAT boxscores through last night's game vs. the Houston Rockets.

NBA Needs New Playoff Rules

You know the NBA playoff system is broken when the HEAT choose to rest LeBron James and lose to the Wizards at home when they were supposed to be fighting for the #1 seed. Here's one proposal for a solution to the "maintenance programs", poor efforts and garbage time that fuck up the NBA regular season.

Week 18 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Fight or Flight

Playoff basketball is physical so the last Fanalyst Rankings of the regular season looks at the teams with the best fight-or-flight response heading into the post-season.

HEATcast: 2012 HEAT Awards & White Hot Playoff Matchups

Who are the most valuable Miami HEAT players, coaches and executives? Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to hand out awards for the regular season and predict the best home games for the upcoming white hot post-season.

HEAT Check: No Rest 'Til London

The Spurs and the Thunder give the Miami HEAT two big reasons to play Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh as much as possible down the stretch. They can rest at the 2012 Olympics in London. It's not like they're getting paid for it.

HEAT Check: Will Bulls or HEAT Get More Rest Before Thursday's Re-Match?

The Miami HEAT and Chicago Bulls both play terrible teams before their rematch on Biscayne Boulevard tomorrow night. Which team's "maintenance program" will give their starters more rest tonight?

Week 17 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Most Valuable Players

This week’s Fanalyst Rankings takes a look at the most valuable players on the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

HEATcast: Striving for Perfection After Losing to the Bulls

Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss what the HEAT's overtime loss to the Bulls means for the playoffs, whether the HEAT can win without a true center, an evaluation of Erik Spoelstra's routine and how to form the perfect offensive player from the HEAT roster.

Week 16 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Surprises & Disappointments

This shortened season is full of surprises and disappointments. This week's Fanalyst Rankings looks at the surprises and disappointments for the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season.

HEATcast: Critical Success Factors for the Last Month of the Season

Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss the biggest things for Miami HEAT fans to watch in the last month of the season as well as what to expect from the HEAT and NBA television coverage in the playoffs.

LeBron James and Mario Chalmers Led Miami HEAT to Back-to-Back Wins over Sixers and Thunder

As expected, LeBron James and Mario Chalmers were the two most productive players in the Miami HEAT's back-to-back wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chris Bosh and Norris Cole: It Ain't Where Ya' From, It's Where Ya' At

If Chris Bosh and Norris Cole followed Rakim's lead and played on the road the way they play at American Airlines Arena, then the Miami HEAT would have the best record in the NBA.

HEAT Produced: Problems Away From Home

Miami HEAT had three problems on the road since the All-Star Break: shooting, rebounding and getting to the line.

LeBron James and Mario Chalmers Are Keys to Beating 76ers After Sunday's Loss to Celtics

LeBron James and Mario Chalmers' games are the two biggest things the Miami HEAT will fix in practice to beat the Philadelphia 76ers after Sunday's blowout by the Boston Celtics.

Magic Johnson: Science & Politics of HIV/AIDS Research After His Announcement

A biomedical engineer and political scientist joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss their examination of how the science and politics of HIV/AIDS research has changed since Magic Johnson announced his retirement from the NBA due to HIV.

LeBron James and Chris Bosh Were Most Popular HEAT Topics in March

The most popular Miami HEAT stories in March discussed where LeBron James' performance this season ranks in NBA history, his case for Defensive Player of the Year and the importance of Chris Bosh's game to the team's success.

Week 15 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Tricks of the Trade

Teams need stars to win championships and stars need a variety of tricks to get the job done. This week's Fanalyst Rankings analyzes the best moves by the best players on the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

HEAT Produced: March 2012

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers were the Miami HEAT's Three Kings in the month of March.

Miami HEAT: Are They Better in 2012 Than 2011?

The numbers say the 2011 Miami HEAT were better than the 2012 squad so far.

Trayvon Martin and the Miami HEAT's Lack of Moral Courage

Dwyane Wade on WhoSay

This brief HEATcast explains why Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and their Miami HEAT teammates should spend more time trying to save the living instead of mourning the dead.

HEATcast: Sexism & Sports Blogging

The NBA Mistress joined the Miami Heat Index during Women's History Month to discuss the differences between male and female sports bloggers, women's sports coverage, female sports analysts on TV and the homosexuality of male sports reporters, bloggers and broadcasters.

Week 14 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Floater Edition

Shooting efficiency is the most important factor for winning basketball games, but most teams don’t have a big man to get them easy buckets below the bottom of the key. This week’s Fanalyst Rankings looks at the guards the best teams in the East will be using to score points in the paint with a variety of runners and floaters during the playoffs when teams try to prevent them from getting to the rim.