Shane Battier

Clippers' Chuancey Billups wins NBA's first 'best teammate' award

2013-06-09 16:50:00

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups won the first Twyman-Stokes Award as the NBA's best teammate, the league announced Sunday. Billups was selected in a vote by NBA players, who were asked to choose the best teammate based on "selfless play, on- and off-...

Miami adapts to less-physical style of play against San Antonio

2013-06-09 21:41:00

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Heat still looking for ways to stop Spurs' Tony Parker

2013-06-07 17:56:00

MIAMI — The Miami Heat is at the point when it's too late to alter much of its defensive strategy. Instead, the Heat just needs to play smarter when it comes to stopping San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker. He scored 10 of his game-high 21...

Five takeaways from Heat-Spurs Game 1 of the NBA Finals

2013-06-07 05:00:00

1. For all his accomplishments, Tony Parker remains underrated. The San Antonio point guard is a five-time All-Star who has won three NBA titles. And he still doesn’t get enough credit. His 10-point fourth quarter during the Spurs’ 92-88...

LeBron James likes Heat's situation in NBA Finals vs. Spurs

2013-06-04 16:52:00

MIAMI — The numbers are back for LeBron James. But this time it has nothing to do with his "not three, not four, not five" title forecast, although this latest return to the NBA Finals could move his championship counter from one to two and closer...

NBA Finals: Can the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat?

2013-06-05 12:28:00

Writers from around the Tribune Co. offer their predictions on whether the San Antonio Spurs can defeat the defending champion Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Please join the conversation by voting in the poll and leaving a comment of your own. Ben Bolch,...

LeBron James, David West fined $5,000 for double flop

2013-05-30 08:27:00

� Miami's LeBron James and Indiana's David West were each fined $5,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's anti-flopping policy. While guarding each other, James and West flopped on the same play in what looked like a poorly rehearsed...

Miami Heat hopes to find ways to get shooters involved in Game 3

2013-05-26 00:00:00

INDIANAPOLIS — The reality is that this is what the Indiana Pacers do. They run three-point shooters off the three-point line or make them take attempts under duress. And it's not just in the playoffs. For Miami Heat three-point specialists Ray...

Miami Heat survive opener against Indiana Pacers in OT

2013-05-22 21:32:00

MIAMI — Paul George seemingly had stolen the night. First with a three-pointer with 0.7 of a second left in regulation to force overtime. Then with three free throws with 2.2 seconds left in overtime after he was fouled on a three-point attempt,...

Indiana Pacers even up series with 97-93 win over Miami Heat

2013-05-24 21:45:00

MIAMI — LeBron James gave it everything. And still more was required. This time, he wound up as something less than hero for the Miami Heat, with a pair of critical late turnovers. These Indiana Pacers aren't going anywhere, especially with...

Lakers finish Grammy trip with 107-97 loss to Heat

2013-02-10 15:20:00

Heat 107, Lakers 97 (final) The Lakers finished their seven-game Grammy trip with a 107-97 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. Despite the Heat shooting 53.8% from the field, the Lakers kept the game close until the last few minutes. Turnovers...

Preview: Lakers at Heat

2013-02-10 07:20:00

The Lakers (24-27) visit the surging Miami Heat (33-14) on Sunday afternoon. LeBron James has been on a serious tear recently.� The last three games he has shot an incredible 33 of 43 from the field (76.7%).� The Heat have won four straight. Both...

Miami Heat forward Shane Battier reacts to a foul call during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the At&t Center.

2013-06-16 00:00:00

Shane Battier of the Miami Heat warms up prior to Game five of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

2013-06-16 00:00:00

Tim Duncan looks to pass under the outstretched arms of Shane Battier and Chris Bosh during the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the Miami Heat, 109-93, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

2013-06-13 00:00:00