http://www.mail.com/people/3612-ray-allen.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3612-ray-allen.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085020-heat-home-chance-to-finish-bulls.html MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade is limping around in obvious pain. LeBron James' shooting percentage is down. Shane Battier and Ray Allen have struggled to get anything going from 3-point range. The Eastern Conference semifinals have been far from perfect for the Miami Heat. And the reigning NBA champions are now in absolute control of this series nonetheless. B... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:34:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085020-heat-home-chance-to-finish-bulls.html 2013-05-14T17:34:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2073414-bulls-heat-series-even-tensions-rising.html MIAMI (AP) — Carlos Boozer said the Chicago Bulls were feeling cheated. Mario Chalmers said the Miami Heat thought they were getting too many cheap shots. Tensions and emotions are now nearly as high as the stakes. In other words, this Bulls-Heat series is just getting started. Ray Allen scored 21 points in less than 19 minutes off the bench, LeBron James... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:16:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2073414-bulls-heat-series-even-tensions-rising.html 2013-05-09T07:16:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2072976-romp-heat-who-top-bulls-115-78.html MIAMI (AP) — For the first time in these playoffs, the Miami Heat were facing some real adversity. They responded with a technical knockout. After nine technical fouls, two ejections and a whole lot of extracurricular pushing and shoving, the end results were as follows: The biggest postseason win in Heat history, the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bu... Thu, 09 May 2013 03:07:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2072976-romp-heat-who-top-bulls-115-78.html 2013-05-09T03:07:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067908-bulls-stun-heat-93-86-game-1-eastern-semis.html MIAMI (AP) — Only one team has held the Miami Heat below 90 points on their home floor this season. That would be the Chicago Bulls, and for good measure, they've now done it twice. So by now, it's obvious: If there's a team in the NBA that has Miami's number, it has to be the Bulls. Nate Robinson scored 27 points and dominated in the final minutes — afte... Tue, 07 May 2013 07:41:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067908-bulls-stun-heat-93-86-game-1-eastern-semis.html 2013-05-07T07:41:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067500-bulls-steal-game-1-top-heat-93-86.html MIAMI (AP) — Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays them any tougher. Yes, the streakbusters struck again. Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and a career-high-tying 14 rebounds, an... Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067500-bulls-steal-game-1-top-heat-93-86.html 2013-05-07T03:21:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050122-james-leads-heat-bucks-round.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — After getting treatment "around the clock" for two days, Dwyane Wade tested his aching right knee in warm-ups before Game 4. It still hurt. "I could have pushed through it," he said. "But my teammates told me if it's hurtin', they got it." The Miami Heat reminded everyone Sunday why they're heavy favorites to win a second straight NBA tit... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:26:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050122-james-leads-heat-bucks-round.html 2013-04-29T07:26:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048910-3-0-celtics-try-avoid-sweep-sunday-vs-knicks.html WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Hanging on a wall of the Celtics' practice facility, opposite the faded banners that hung in the old Boston Garden a half-century ago, is a spotless one. It went up a few years ago to hold the location where the NBA's greatest champions would mark their next title. That banner will apparently remain blank another year. As soon as Sun... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:44:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048910-3-0-celtics-try-avoid-sweep-sunday-vs-knicks.html 2013-04-28T01:44:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047924-ageless-allen-coming-up-big-playoffs.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — LeBron James worked Ray Allen hard for two years, urging the veteran guard to come to Miami any time he saw him. It's easy to see why. Allen already has been a major factor in his first playoff appearance with the Miami Heat, who are one win from closing out their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He led the Heat with 23 poi... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:26:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047924-ageless-allen-coming-up-big-playoffs.html 2013-04-26T22:26:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040970-heat-lead-series-2-0-wade-heads-to-milwaukee.html MIAMI (AP) — A banner bearing Dwyane Wade's jersey number hangs in the arena the Milwaukee Bucks call home, in tribute of his days as a standout at Marquette. Suffice to say, he won't have favorite-son status over the next few days. Wade and the Miami Heat are halfway to advancing in the NBA playoffs after topping the Milwaukee Bucks 98-86 on Tuesday nigh... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:22:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040970-heat-lead-series-2-0-wade-heads-to-milwaukee.html 2013-04-24T07:22:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040676-heat-take-late-top-bucks-98-86-2-0-lead.html MIAMI (AP) — Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking. Then the Heat landed a swift knockout punch. Dwyane Wade scored 21 points, LeBron James finished with 19 and the Heat used a frantic start to the fourth quarter to pull away and... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040676-heat-take-late-top-bucks-98-86-2-0-lead.html 2013-04-24T02:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037532-heat-bucks-to-issues-game-2.html MIAMI (AP) — Long after just about every Miami Heat player left the practice court on Monday, LeBron James stayed behind for a 3-point shooting contest against Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers. He yelled. He trash-talked. And he won, getting to watch his teammates do 20 push-ups as his reward. There is a certain irony in James staying on the court after pract... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037532-heat-bucks-to-issues-game-2.html 2013-04-22T19:57:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035860-heat-roll-lebron-they-play-better.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James looked at the stat sheet, then looked at the cameras and said words that were absolutely not what the Milwaukee Bucks wanted to hear. They might have even seemed downright ominous. "We know we can play a better game," James said. His assessment came after the defending NBA champion Miami Heat pretty much did whatever they wanted ... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:51:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035860-heat-roll-lebron-they-play-better.html 2013-04-22T12:51:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035614-james-27-heat-top-bucks-110-87-game-1.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James has never taken fewer shots in a playoff game than he did on Sunday night, which at first glance might seem like a good thing for the Milwaukee Bucks. It was not. James scored 27 points on 9 for 11 shooting — finishing two assists shy of a triple-double — while Ray Allen scored 20 off the bench and the defending champion Heat pic... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:13:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035614-james-27-heat-top-bucks-110-87-game-1.html 2013-04-22T02:13:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html Looking for a reason not to pick the Miami Heat to win another NBA title? Don't check the odds, where the Heat are such an overwhelming favorite that it might as well be Tiger Woods against a weekend hacker. Definitely don't bother with the Heat's results, which show exactly three losses since the start of February. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:42:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html 2013-04-18T22:42:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2012258-heat-b-team-snags-court-tops-wizards-103-98.html WASHINGTON (AP) — While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade chilled at the end of the bench — and with Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem also out of the lineup — the Miami Heat's B-squad set a franchise record for 3-point attempts, broke the franchise record for victories in a season and clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. So, here's the matter for... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:04:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2012258-heat-b-team-snags-court-tops-wizards-103-98.html 2013-04-11T03:04:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009596-heat-tie-team-mark-with-61st-win-top-bucks-94-83.html MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was hurt, Chris Bosh was sick, the Miami Heat missed 15 consecutive 3-point attempts and allowed the Milwaukee Bucks to score 22 points off turnovers. And the Heat won handily anyway. So if this was a potential first-round Eastern Conference playoff preview, the Bucks probably didn't enjoy much of what they saw on Tuesday night. L... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:02:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009596-heat-tie-team-mark-with-61st-win-top-bucks-94-83.html 2013-04-10T03:02:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998506-james-wade-chalmers-allen-sit-friday.html MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat might be missing four key parts of the rotation when they visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers are all expected to be held from the starting lineup again Friday, and now, so is reserve guard Ray Allen, according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. James and Chalmers were able to do... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:38:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998506-james-wade-chalmers-allen-sit-friday.html 2013-04-04T18:38:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994464-anthony-scores-50-knicks-beat-heat-102-90.html MIAMI (AP) — Carmelo Anthony released his final shot of the night then skipped backward, already knowing the outcome. The shot was good. For Anthony and the New York Knicks, the outcome was even better. Relying entirely on jumpers, Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the Knicks won their ninth straight game, topping the injury-depleted Miami H... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:04:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994464-anthony-scores-50-knicks-beat-heat-102-90.html 2013-04-03T04:04:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990034-knicks-rout-celtics-108-89-eighth-straight-win.html NEW YORK (AP) — Closing in on one goal of ending Boston's division title reign, the New York Knicks added another. While they were finishing off their second victory over the Celtics this week, injured forward Rasheed Wallace drew a large "50" on the board in their locker room, challenging them to strive for a 50-win season. They're on... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:57:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990034-knicks-rout-celtics-108-89-eighth-straight-win.html 2013-04-01T03:57:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990002-boshs-late-3-lifts-short-handed-heat-spurs.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Often the forgotten member of Miami's "Big Three," Chris Bosh stepped up with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade sitting out to get the Heat a big win and move closer to securing home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs. Bosh scored 23 points, including the winning 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Heat beat San Antonio 88... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:37:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990002-boshs-late-3-lifts-short-handed-heat-spurs.html 2013-04-01T03:37:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1985334-nba-referees-missed-foul-kobe-vs-wolves.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everyone in the Timberwolves locker room on Wednesday night believed Kobe Bryant got away with a foul that allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to hold on to a much-needed victory in Minnesota. On Thursday, the NBA agreed with them: The league informed the Timberwolves that the referee crew should have called Bryant for a foul on a potential ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:45:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1985334-nba-referees-missed-foul-kobe-vs-wolves.html 2013-03-28T20:45:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1979444-james-heat-stretch-win-streak-to-27.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James was in perfect position for the rebound he needed for a triple-double. Near the rim, no Orlando opponents in his way, he readied his hands as he gazed toward the basket. Only problem was, E'Twaun Moore made the shot. James' night was complete a few moments later. No triple-double, the 24th time he fell short of the feat b... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:48:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1979444-james-heat-stretch-win-streak-to-27.html 2013-03-26T07:48:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1979148-heat-win-27th-straight-magic-108-94.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Late in the third quarter, the game was tied and the Miami Heat winning streak seemed to be in jeopardy. Then LeBron James got mad. And then the Orlando Magic had no chance. James finished with 24 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, throwing down a dunk to start a huge, swift run that decided everything and the Heat won their 27th s... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1979148-heat-win-27th-straight-magic-108-94.html 2013-03-26T03:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977420-heat-set-to-hit-road-riding-26-game-win-streak.html MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade's only on-court contribution of the night was grabbing a microphone for LeBron James' postgame interview. Chris Bosh was twice regaled by "Happy Birthday" singing from fans. Juwan Howard got his first minutes of the season. Sunday was about fun for the Miami Heat. A much bigger test — a four-game trip that could bring them to the ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:54:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977420-heat-set-to-hit-road-riding-26-game-win-streak.html 2013-03-25T08:54:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977084-heat-win-26th-straight-top-bobcats-109-77.html MIAMI (AP) — The world's best came out to see if Miami could do it again. Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men's tennis player. Wladimir Klitschko, the world heavyweight boxing king. Rory McIlroy, who sits atop the golf rankings for at least one more night. And they got quite a show. The Heat won their 26th straight game on Sunday, with LeBron James going f... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:47:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977084-heat-win-26th-straight-top-bobcats-109-77.html 2013-03-25T01:47:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1974862-heat-rally-pistons-to-push-win-streak-to-25.html MIAMI (AP) — Inside the Detroit locker room, there were answers to the question that has befuddled the NBA for nearly two months now. How, exactly, would a team beat the Miami Heat? After Friday night, the Pistons' general response was something along the lines of "Good luck." LeBron James scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 19 and the Heat extended their... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:48:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1974862-heat-rally-pistons-to-push-win-streak-to-25.html 2013-03-23T07:48:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1974622-streak-25-heat-rally-detroit-103-89.html MIAMI (AP) — It's becoming almost commonplace now, this trend of the Miami Heat getting off to slow starts and having to dig their way back from double-digit deficits. Apparently, they do not mind. LeBron James scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 19 and the Heat extended their winning streak to 25 games by pulling away in the second half and beating the D... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:19:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1974622-streak-25-heat-rally-detroit-103-89.html 2013-03-23T03:19:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969316-heat-overcome-huge-deficit-win-streak-to-24.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The jilted billionaire owner offered an olive branch. The scoreboard leaked fluid, causing a long delay. The home team, missing its top three scorers, built a mammoth lead over the defending NBA champions. A fan sprinted onto the court, hoping to convince LeBron James to come back home. Just an ordinary night in Cleveland. James made it a... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969316-heat-overcome-huge-deficit-win-streak-to-24.html 2013-03-21T07:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1968964-heat-streak-to-24-with-huge-comeback-vs-cavs.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Miami's winning streak was in danger of disappearing — in Cleveland, of all places. But LeBron James wouldn't give up. "That guy right there doesn't want to lose in this building," teammate Dwayne Wade said, nodding toward James, who left many angry Cavaliers fans behind when he bolted for Miami as a free agent three years ago. "Not tonig... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:03:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1968964-heat-streak-to-24-with-huge-comeback-vs-cavs.html 2013-03-21T04:03:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1964168-heat-beat-celtics-105-103-23rd-win-row.html BOSTON (AP) — The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on matching the 33-game run of the Los Angeles Lakers. "Not 'til we get to 32," he said with a smile after one of the greatest challenges to Miami's run of success. LeBron James hit the go-ahead jum... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:50:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1964168-heat-beat-celtics-105-103-23rd-win-row.html 2013-03-19T07:50:06Z