Q: Ira, please ask Erik Spoelstra why does he think he will be the only successful small-ball team in NBA history. And did this utter embarrassment finally prove it will never, ever work, especially defensively? Please Ira, be the voice of the fans. – Pinga.

The Heat's defense was one of its biggest strengths for most of the season. Now, defense is a problem.

The spring heat wave that baked the West for over a week has finally moved along, after setting more than 1,500 temperature records across 11 states.

After smashing March heat records in 14 states and the U.S. as a whole, the gigantic heat dome that’s baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and may end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, meteorologists and weather historians say.

The Cleveland Cavaliers obliterated the Miami Heat in a bounce-back performance from their previous meeting. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Mitchell played the role of facilitator in this one.

An oppressive heat wave across much of the western United States had cities and their residents sweltering through conditions this weekend that are normally more common at the height of summer

Unusual March heat has pushed temperatures into record territory in parts of the West. More extremes are expected in the days ahead.

With Milwaukee‘s loss today to San Antonio, the Heat clinch at least a play-in spot, with plenty of work to do over their final eight games of the regular season. The Heat are seeking to make the playoffs for a franchise record seventh consecutive season.