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Paul went out of his way to praise the Heat's organization and what they've built over the last couple of decades. It's part of the reason why LeBron found so much success during his time in Miami. Heat Culture gets its praise Nevertheless, it's always great when the Heat is able to get their flowers. Even more so, considering that it has seemed that "Heat culture," which is being praised by Paul, has been under attack of late.

If we hit the rewind button to December 1, it felt like anything was possible for the Heat. They ran away from the LA Clippers so badly that Chris Paul stopped playing basketball, and Miami was 14-7 coming out of that game, having won seven of their previous eight. After scoring 140 points just once last season, that win over the Clippers was the 5th time this season the Heat topped 140 points.

Since the start of the 2000-01 season, Miami is both No. 5 in total wins (1,124) and win percentage (.551), capturing three NBA championships and seven Eastern Conference Titles. Not to mention, several of the franchise's greats - including Dwyane Wade, the greatest player in franchise history - suited up for the Heat during the 21st century. But where do a few of the Heat's best rank among their peers through the first quarter of the 21st century?

Larsson, one of the Heat's most important reserves, left Tuesday's game in the second quarter after incidentally stepping on Andrew Wiggins' ankle. The injury occurred after a made basket from Wendell Carter Jr., where Larsson was helped off the court by his teammates. He was unable to put weight on his ankle. Thankfully, for Larsson and the Heat, they will be getting plenty of rest over the next two weeks.

On Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro missed his second-straight game with a toe injury. As a result, his absence was missed for the second-straight night, mustering together just 111 points on 48.2 percent shooting (9-31 3PT; 20-32 FT) against one of the league's worst defenses. However, there was another Heat player whose presence was sorely missed: Davion Mitchell.

While Tyler Herro will miss his second consecutive game with a toe injury, the Miami Heat will also be without two key role players. The Miami Heat will be without Davion Mitchell (right groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip), the team announced roughly two hours before Saturday night's game. #SACvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro (toe), Davion Mitchell (right groin tightness) and Pelle Larsson (right hip flexor tightness) have all been ruled out of tonight's game vs the Kings.- Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 6, 2025

A civil lawsuit that alleged Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in the bathroom at an NBA game in 2023 was dropped in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, after the alleged victim voluntarily filed for dismissal. The alleged victim, who is described in the lawsuit as a 49-year-old business executive, had accused McGregor of sexual battery during a Miami Heat game in June 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami.