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NBA Finals - Game 2Series tied 1-1

How Jimmy Butler and the Heat figured things out ahead of Game 2

From weathering gut-wrenching losses to playing without injured starters to matching up with opposing superstars, here's how Miami got it done.

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Heat take over in fourth quarter to win Game 2 in Denver

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Perk: Game 2 wasn't about the Nuggets

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MIAMI TIES UP THE FINALS

Why the Heat's Game 2 victory provides Miami with the NBA's biggest luxury: Options

With a victory Sunday night in Denver, the Heat now have more than home-court advantage. They have an opportunity to bring Tyler Herro back when they want -- and how.

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What Stephen A. says the Heat need to win NBA Finals

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Think playoff savior Adin Hill came out of nowhere? You haven't been paying attention

The 27-year-old previously flew under the radar backstopping lottery teams. But his star turn in the 2023 postseason isn't shocking to his Golden Knights teammates.

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How Golden Knights, Panthers owners brought West Point legacy to the NHL

The Stanley Cup will likely visit West Point this summer, with the teams in the Final owned by two alumni.

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Tennessee fired up after a perfect relay gets runner at home, sends Lady Vols to WCWS semis

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NiJaree Canady pitches a shutout to send Stanford to WCWS semis

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