Entries by Mateo Mayorga

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Miami ends losing streak against Nuggets as Jokić gets hurt, and eight Heatles score in double figures

Nikola Jokić couldn’t play the second half because he was a victim of friendly fire, and the Heat’s assortment of bodies outlasted their vulnerable guests, completing their season series at a split (1-1). Miami’s victory also ended an 11-game losing streak to the Mile High killers that stretched back to the Orlando bubble in 2020. […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Heat get back over .500 on tour in Atlanta on big nights from Larsson, Wiggins and Powell

Both teams had to snap out of their funk at some point, going into the game on a combined seven straight losses, and the Heat beat the Hawks to the punch in Atlanta. They avoided falling below .500 thanks to six players scoring in double figures, and Pelle Larsson’s top-grade marksmanship and versatility eclipsed all.  […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Coach Steve Kerr should make an adjustment after Draymond Green quit on the Warriors in Monday’s win over the Magic

Coach Steve Kerr erroneously said the team needed Draymond Green after he quit on them in the win over the Orlando Magic. A tense chat between them started it, and while the once-upon-a-time two-way star was out of the picture, the team outscored their visitors 54-26 the rest of the way.    Green said at […]