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Heat-Celtics Takeaways: Miami Collapses In Fourth Quarter Against Defending Champs

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March 15, 2025

Heat-Celtics Takeaways: Miami Collapses In Fourth Quarter Against Defending Champs

The Miami Heat, fielding their 20th starting lineup of the season, with Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. in for Davion Mitchell and Kel’el Ware, lost to the Boston Celtics at home 103-91.

The Heat, now on a six-game losing streak, move to a 29-37 record for the season, still the ninth seed in the East. They are just one game ahead of the streaking Chicago Bulls, who have won four straight.

With the Heat having lost 13 of 17 games, here are some takeaways from last night’s game:

The Clock Struck Fourth Quarter Again

After a mostly competitive contest, the fourth quarter decided the game for the Heat. They scored just 14 points, converting on five of their 20 looks in the fourth quarter. They finished the quarter with a 67 offensive rating to the Celtics’ 125. The Heat were also out-rebounded by seven in the quarter.

Andrew Wiggins converted on just two of his eight shots in the quarter, Tyler Herro made one of three and Jaime Jaquez Jr. hit one of four. Bam Adebayo missed his only shot in the final quarter of the game.

The Heat’s offensive struggles have been well-documented. We know that isn’t their bread-and-butter. The problem is, their defense was supposed to be much better. All 20 of the Heat’s shots in the fourth quarter were in the halfcourt. The Celtics sport the third best offensive rating in the league, so not a great night for the Heat to be relegated to the half-court for so much of the game while also turning the ball over.

Bam, Oh Bam

It seemed like Adebayo had recently found a balance between his scoring, defending and facilitating. Adebayo averaged 23 points (shooting 55 percent on16 field goal attempts per game), 10 rebounds and four assists in the 17 games between Feb. 1 and March 11. Adebayo also averaged about five free throw attempts in this span.

In the last two games, he took just seven field goal attempts, hitting two against the Clippers and three against the Celtics while taking two and three free throws. The Heat mostly went away from running the cross screens to get Adebayo his mid-post touches, where he typically finds ways to create a mid-range jumper, attack the basket or make the necessary pass.

When the Heat stick to just using Adebayo as a screen-and-roller or handoff hub, his scoring game pays the price. Their offense is not one that is good enough to bypass getting him into his spots every now and then.

Giving The Ball Away/Possession Battle

The Heat finished with 18 turnovers. The league-worst Utah Jazz average 17.5 turnovers. Despite the Celtics remaining one of the best defensive teams in the league, (sixth in adjusted defensive rating), they don’t do it by turning teams over. The Celtics force the 6th lowest turnover percentage and the 4th fewest steals per game in the league.

The Celtics took eight more shots than the Heat, (one more in the half-court, two more in fastbreak situations, five more on second-chance attempts). The Heat also missed seven free throws.

Giving the Celtics more possessions to work with, when the Heat already have to play mistake-free basketball just to keep up with good teams, is (and was) a recipe for eventual disaster.

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Forward Brant Byers leaving Miami RedHawks for Penn State | Report

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April 14, 2026

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Forward Brant Byers leaving Miami RedHawks for Penn State | Report

Forward Brant Byers, who ranked second behind Peter Suder in scoring for the Miami RedHawks last season with 14.2 points per game, has committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions, according to a report via Twitter/X from DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony.

Byers’ hometown of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is about two hours south of State College.

Byers reportedly entered the transfer portal in March.

Byers also averaged 4.1 rebounds per game, and shot 47.8 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from 3-point range as a redshirt sophomore for the RedHawks. He was named an all-Mid-American Conference second-team selection.

Byers started 33 of the 34 games in which he played for the 32-2 RedHawks in 2025-26. He averaged 8.4 points per game off the bench one season earlier, as a freshman. Byers redshirted during the 2023-24 season.

Former Cincinnati Bearcats forward Josh Reed and former Xavier Musketeers forward Sasa Ciani are on the Nittany Lions’ roster.

The RedHawks received a commitment April 14 from Ball State transfer forward Preston Copeland.

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Equestrian Event With Insane Prize Pool Draws Out Big Names in Miami

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April 13, 2026

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Equestrian Event With Insane Prize Pool Draws Out Big Names in Miami

The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT), the world’s premier Arabian horse championship series, hit Miami, Florida, where the celebrities were out in force.

The GCAT is an exclusive, high-stakes international championship show designed to showcase the beauty, form, and movement of Purebred Arabian horses.

A horse is showcased at the Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami. | Arabian Insider

Over this past weekend, the event transformed Miami Beach into a world-class equestrian stage, welcoming over 100 horses and handlers from across the globe to compete for crucial GCAT points and a share of the Americas circuit’s $2.7 million prize fund.

It also was quite the party featuring surprise sets by 50 Cent and Sean Paul, and a Closing Ceremony performance by Jason Derulo.

50 Cent performed at the opening night of Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami Beach on Friday, April 10, 2026. | John Parra/Getty Images for Global Champions Arabians Tour

Other big names in the sports world showed up, including influencer and former Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife Larsa Pippen, former Miami Hurricanes star and New Orleans Saints Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma, and professional golfer Paris Hilinski.

Larsa certainly stood out in this red dress:

Larsa Pippen at the Global Champions Arabian Tour Miami. | John Parra/Getty for Global Champions Arabians Tour

Meanwhile, Vilma was back in Miami where he played for some of the best ‘Canes teams from 2000-2003.

Jonathan Vilma at the Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami. | John Parra/Getty for Global Champions Arabians Tour

Also, the likes of DJ Khaled, Bethenny Frankel, Kiki Barth, Mario Carbone, the Mayor of Miami Steven Meiner, Daymond John, Romero Britto, Stephanie and Masoud Shojaee, Terrence J, Oliver Trevena, Miami Beach Commissioner Joe Magazine.

It was quite the weekend.

“Miami Beach has once again proven to be an extraordinary stage for the Global Champions Arabians Tour,” said Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. “The energy, the international audience, and the level of competition we witnessed this weekend reflect exactly what GCAT stands for. To see this sport brought to life in such an iconic destination, alongside world-class hospitality and entertainment, is incredibly meaningful as we continue to grow our presence across the Americas.”

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Hawks sitting all usual starters against Miami

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April 12, 2026

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Kevin Chouinard: Hawks missing lots of players tonight. For tonight’s game at Miami: Mo Gueye (right shoulder inflammation) is questionable. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right great toe sprain) is out. Dyson Daniels (left great toe sprain) is out. Jalen Johnson (rest) is out. Jonathan Kuminga (left knee injury management) is out. Jock Landale (right high ankle sprain) is out. CJ McCollum (rest) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (left index finger sprain) is out. Gabe Vincent (left knee inflammation) is out.
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