Basketball

Miami leads NBA playoffs series

LeBron James and the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat opened their playoff campaign in regal style on Sunday with a wire-to-wire 110-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Irving joins the All-Stars

Basketball Kyrie Irving will become the first Australian-born basketballer to play in the NBA All-Star game.

Basketball

Impact of centres fading as small-ball grows

Roy Ward From the look of the NBA all-star game voting ballot, you could be excused for thinking the centre position has been abolished.

Heat is on for NBA's Southeast division

Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo When you look at the NBA's Southeast division it is all about Miami. Paul Suttor and Paul Zalunardo conclude their team-by-team look at the NBA.

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Allen sizzles in Heat debut

Steve Smith IT was just like old times, rather than old-timer, for Ray Allen when he made his Miami debut.

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Heat ring in season with victory

LeBron James received his long-awaited NBA championship ring on Tuesday, then he and the Miami Heat launched their bid for another with a season-opening 120-107 victory over the Boston Celtics.

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Celtics hold off Heat to level NBA finals series

Rajon Rondo had 15 points and 15 assists and scored the final three points of the Boston Celtics' 93-91 overtime victory over the Miami Heat to even the NBA eastern conference final series at two...

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Heading to the Finals: Heat top Celtics 101-88 in Game 7

LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try.

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Miami take 3-1 NBA finals lead

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

LeBron and Heat eyeing off NBA title

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

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Miami Heat wins NBA championship

The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals on Thursday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.

All hail the Heat as Miami players, fans celebrate

The Miami Heat held a downtown victory parade on Monday after winning the NBA finals, with the players riding atop double-decker buses cheered by thousands of people lining the streets.

Wade lifts Heat

Miami Dwyane Wade scores 28 points to lift Miami Heat to victory over Indiana.

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Heat sets pace to crush Indiana and lead series

Miami Miami got its swagger back as it handed Indiana the heaviest loss in their NBA play-off history.

Raptors beat Magic in NBA

Anthony Parker's season-high haul of 26 points and a impressive double-double by Chris Bosh has guided Toronto to a 108-102 NBA victory over Orlando.

Bogut back to his NBA best for the Bucks

James Dampney Australia's Andrew Bogut has produced another dominant display to guide Milwaukee to a crucial 104-87 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.

Jawai lands basketball deal with Raptors

Nathan Jawai from the Cairns Taipans is headed for the NBA in a big way after signing a two-year guaranteed deal with the Toronto Raptors.

Bogut misses out on All Star nod

Australia's Andrew Bogut has missed out on a bench spot in this year's NBA All Star game after the reserves were announced for the showpiece event on Friday.

Bogut's big night boosts the Bucks

By James Dampney Aussie Andrew Bogut picked a good time to produce his best game of the NBA season so far, steering Milwaukee to an important home victory over Memphis.