Fahrenheit [Dunk Contest Recap /// 3-Point Shootout Preview]

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Rasual Butler and Keyon Dooling Headed to 76Ers
Heat Acquire Iguodala

MIAMI, November 25, 2004 (Ticker) -- The Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired rookie forward Andre Iguodala from the Philadelphia 76Ers in exchange for forward Rasual Butler and guard Keyon Dooling.

"We feel like this is a good deal for our team and our organization," HEAT president Pat Riley said. "It has always been about winning for us."

Iguodala, In two seasons at University of Arizona, posted career totals of 594 points (9.6 ppg), 409 rebounds (6.6 rpg) and 95 steals (1.53 spg) in 62 games (34 starts). In his final season at Arizona, made the All-Pac 10 team, earned All-District 9 honors from the USBWA and was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press; he also received second team Pac-10 All-Academic team honors in 2003-04. Following sophomore season, voted team MVP as voted by his teammates. He became the first player in Arizona history to lead the team in rebounds, assists and steals in the same season (2003-04) and the sixth early entry candidate under head coach Lute Olson. He finished the 2003-04 season as the only player in the Pac-10 to be ranked in the top 20 in scoring and rebounding and the top 10 in assists, steals and assist-to-turnover ratio and he also was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year.

Butler, who was selected by the HEAT in the second round (53rd pick) of the 2002 NBA Draft, has appeared in 117 games (28 starts) in his two-year NBA career in Miami. He has averaged 7.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 18.7 minutes per game in that span, and closed out the 2003-04 season ranked eighth on the HEAT’s all-time list in three-point field goal percentage (.358). In 28 career starts, he has averaged 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.8 minutes per game, while shooting 37.2 percent from the floor, 29.3 percent from three-point range and 78.6 percent from the free throw line.

Dooling, entering his fifth NBA season, has averaged 6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 17.2 minutes per game over four years with the Los Angeles Clippers. In 58 games (career-high 24 starts) with the Clippers last season, he averaged 6.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.6 minutes per game. He scored in double figures on 15 occasions and handed out double-figure assists once. He set career highs in both points (20) and assists (10) at Detroit on Mar. 31, 2004 while recording his first career double-double. In his 24 starts during the 2003-04 season he averaged 8.1 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 26.9 minutes.


Iguodala, Butler, Dooling

[kibaxx7]

Nice detail in this dynast yman

Heat in the Community!(LOL) good stuff, Wright will be a good player for you. He will become a star.

yeah, the little things, that is what makes it great!

Andre Iguodala...I would say go for it...as long as you promise that you develop the dude. And give us many screenshots!

I love the Wade lean-to dunk btw. Is there any way to increase the lighting to liven up your screen shots?

"Estoy pillando en tu dinastía"

go for the trade. Iggy is a nice project..... however, i doubt if philly will give up Iggy......

good win, its good to see that you get pretty realistic player stats in ur dynasty too. keep it up

Oh! Lot of comments! Thanks to all for the replies. Now I'm working in a 3/5 games update. So, keep checking!

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Game #14

117

121

Big Ben's Last Quarter Effort Lifts Pistons

Heat Boxscore | Pistons Boxscore

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26 (Ticker) -- Ben Wallace scored 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat, 121-117 in the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Rasheed Wallace, fouled-out early in the last quarter, scored 17 points too. Tayshaun Prince added 29.

For the Heat, newcomer Andre Iguodala posted 21 points in 8-for-16 shooting. Malik Allen, playing his first game of the season, added 10.

"We are very happy with this win," Pistons coach Larry Brown said. "We needed this, defeat a title contender."


Play Of The Game >> Eddie Jones, with 13 points, shoots over Tayshaun Prince
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November 26

77 92 /// 108 89 /// 84 113 /// 116 94 /// 78 77 /// 88 106 ///
84 93 /// 87 79 /// 78 90 /// 90 82 /// 85 72 /// 117 121 ///
89 92

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HEAT launches new wallpapers
Come Get Some!

Click in the thumbnails.

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Udonis Haslem
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Damon Jones
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January [Jones]
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February [Diesel]
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March [Wade]
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April [Jones]
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Game #15

119

125

Unexpected Heroes in Heat Win

Celtics Boxscore | Heat Boxscore

MIAMI, Nov. 28 (Ticker) -- Shandon Anderson, recently signed by the Heat, made a 3-pointer with 5.5 seconds left to make the score 123-119, unreachable for the Celtics. Then, Malik Allen made a dunk to post a Miami's 125-119 victory over Boston.

Paul Pierce and Gary Payton were the leading scorers for the Celtics, with 31 and 22 points. Mark Blount recorded strong stats: 18 points and 17 rebounds.

For Miami, Shaquille O'Neal, shot 11/14 (.785) for the field for a total of 25 points, and 13 rebounds.

"We aren't nervious," Dwyane Wade (17 points) said. "The team is playing like a contender."


Play Of The Game >> Udonis Haslem, fouled-out in the last quarter, makes the shot over Tony Allen
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November 27

87 103 /// 91 89 /// 77 91 /// 114 80 /// 99 98 /// 81 97 ///
67 114 /// 111 76

November 28

83 98 /// 87 110 /// 95 91 /// 119 125 /// 85 90 /// 118 123 (OT) ///
74 99

[HonorGlow]

Awesome to hear that Iguodala is now a Heat...now we can get some demolishing done! I'm glad that my boy Payton is still productive on his new team.

Scorpion, in terms of the 'Other Games' ...here my suggestion: is to limit it to the 'highlight games' I.E. OT's, upsets, High Scoring, Rivalries... other wise it looks a bit convoluted..aka keepin it tight

[mkballer]

really loving the dynasty. i like the touch you added with the wallpapers, and the match reports are wicked kutgw

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Game #16

111

107

Miami Closes November with a record of 12-4

Raptors Boxscore | Heat Boxscore

MIAMI, Nov. 30 (Ticker) -- Morris Peterson scored 28 points and Rafer Alston 21 as the Toronto Raptors repel Heat, 111-107.

Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade scored 19 each for Miami, who after a 10-1 start, has lost 3 or his last 5 games.

Off-the-bench, Damon Jones has found a new role in the team. He chipped in 14 points. Malik Allen helped with 12 points; he's averaging 12.7 points in 3 games.

"We needed this win," Chris Bosh (17 points) admitted. "It was nice, we played like a true team." Rookie Matt Bonner added 7.


Play Of The Game >> Eric Williams (12 points) can only watch how Andre Iguodala's (14 points) dunks!
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November 29

78 71 /// 88 109 /// 109 88

November 30

99 79 /// 95 91 /// 93 106 /// 104 126 /// 82 75 /// 96 91 ///
111 107 /// 93 110 /// 84 102 (Texas Showdown)

[kibaxx7]

Awesome to hear that Iguodala is now a Heat...now we can get some demolishing done! I'm glad that my boy Payton is still productive on his new team.

Scorpion, in terms of the 'Other Games' ...here my suggestion: is to limit it to the 'highlight games' I.E. OT's, upsets, High Scoring, Rivalries... other wise it looks a bit convoluted..aka keepin it tight

really loving the dynasty. i like the touch you added with the wallpapers, and the match reports are wicked kutgw

Thanks for the positive comments Right now I finished November. So... I'm preparing all the stuff (Standings, Players Of The Month, Stats). Keep watching this one!!!!!

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HEAT In The Community [Part 2]

On September 16, the Miami HEAT visited a shelter for Hurricane Frances victims in Palm Beach County.


Wali Jones and HEAT Players pose with emergency relief workers
Burnie and the Xtreme Team hand out t-shirts and gifts to the kids.
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HEAT Community Affairs: Foundation Activities



Foundation
The Miami HEAT Family Outreach Charitable Fund was established in 1997 and is comprised of the Miami HEAT staff, players, coaches and wives. Today our “family” has expanded and our outreach efforts include various programs and outreach initiatives. Together, our families, team members, and staff – collectively referred to as the HEAT Family Outreach - dedicate time and support for the improvement of all South Florida residents, especially children and women at risk. It is our belief that as our fans and youth give to us, it is equally important that we give back to them.
When it comes to our community’s youth, we are on a mission to help parents, teachers and families raise young leaders of strong character, who have a hopeful vision of the goals they achieve and have access to a quality education that serves as the seed to growth and the key to unlocking their greatest potential.



HEAT Golf Scramble Golf Classic
The Annual HEAT Scramble Golf Classic offers golfers an opportunity to tackle some of the most renowned courses in South Florida such as Don Shula's in Miami Lakes and the Blue Monster at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa. HEAT wives, staff, dancers, and our mascot, Burnie, are on site to host the tournament and the after party where guests mingle with HEAT players and coaches. This year, the golf tournament is tentatively slated for October. All proceeds raised benefit the Miami HEAT Family Outreach Charitable Fund.

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November Results



Roster [Updated November 30, 2004 (Dynasty)]
Community [Part 2]
Team Transactions [Updated November 30, 2004 (Dynasty)]
League Standings [Updated November 30, 2004 (Dynasty)]
Awards & Trophies [Updated November 30, 2004 (Dynasty)]
Team Statistics [Updated November 30, 2004 (Dynasty)]

[-BHZMAFIA-]

nice to see you finally make it past a month in an 82- game season...looks like you really are dedicated to this dynasty

duncan and lebron were the november player of the months in my dynasty too and okafor was one of the rookies of the month.

[Seraph]

nice to see you finally make it past a month in an 82- game season...looks like you really are dedicated to this dynasty

duncan and lebron were the november player of the months in my dynasty too and okafor was one of the rookies of the month.

Yup You finnaly past the first month. Congratulations No DEAD DYNASTY so far

GO EDDIE GO

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Game #17

99

95

New Jersey, New Loss for Bulls

Heat Boxscore | Bulls Boxscore

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bulls presented a new grey jersey for home games. But that wasn't enough.

Shaquille O'Neal (22-13), Udonis Haslem (13-12) and Dwyane Wade (14-10 assists) all had double-doubles to lead the Miami Heat to a 99-95 victory over Chicago.

This wasn't a good night for Heat's bench. Dorell Wright and Wesley Person had 4 each.

"It was a nice game," Stan Van Gundy said. "But I need more strength from the bench."


Play Of The Game >> Shaquille O'Neal blocks Kirk Hinrich (15 points)
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December 1

84 86 /// 103 108 /// 117 86 /// 87 90 /// 111 97 /// 89 93 ///
108 91 /// 85 94 /// 70 112 /// 104 101 /// 88 92

December 2

104 82 (Texas Showdown) /// 102 97

[Jing]

nice job man. even better as iot goes. i really like the power ranking things, and the detail you've put in here.
and good trade.

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Game #18

125
2OT
128

Bench's Effort Can't Lift Heat

Heat Boxscore | Nuggets Boxscore

DENVER, Dec. 4 (Ticker) -- 3 seconds left. Greg Buckner (18 pts.), defended by Damon Jones, crossover, and he hits the 3. The only 3 he made in 6 attempts. Denver wins, double overtime, 128-125.

Christian Laettner scored all of his 11 points in the second overtime, and Malik Allen added 8. Dwyane Wade shot 9-for-17 from the field, for a total of 27 points. Shaquille O'Neal chipped in 18 and 14 rebounds. That didn't help.

"I'm frustrated," Andre Iguodala (15 points) said. "It was a real fight in the first half, with the score tied, but then Buckner shots, and all was over, in a second."

For the Nuggets, Marcus Camby was the scoring leader, with 22. Next is Carmelo Anthony, with 21; followed by Buckner and DerMarr Johnson (this one off-the-bench), with 18 each.


Play Of The Game >> Andre Iguodala with the slam dunk
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December 3

92 79 /// 85 91 /// 86 90 /// 93 84 /// 77 96 /// 76 86 ///
99 95 /// 104 93 /// 87 114

December 4

66 97 /// 92 100 /// 116 80 /// 125 128 /// 114 98 /// 104 77 ///
92 69 /// 91 116 /// 92 88 /// 104 83 /// 101 105 /// 100 91 ///
98 102

[kibaxx7]

nice to see you finally make it past a month in an 82- game season...looks like you really are dedicated to this dynasty

duncan and lebron were the november player of the months in my dynasty too and okafor was one of the rookies of the month.

Yup You finnaly past the first month. Congratulations No DEAD DYNASTY so far

GO EDDIE GO

nice job man. even better as iot goes. i really like the power ranking things, and the detail you've put in here.
and good trade.

SbHZmAFiA: I really like this team... I will finish the season.
Seraph: Eddie: 14.5 PPG
jxuusa: I almost forgot to post the next Power Rankings Thanks for remind me... lol

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NBA.com Power Rankings: Dec. 5, 2004

Welcome to NBA.com's second Power Rankings of 2004-05!

From above to bottom, then left to right.

| 13-4 | | 13-5 | | 14-4 | | 11-5 | | 9-7

| 12-5 | | 10-8 | | 8-9 | | 12-7 | | 9-8

| 9-7 | | 8-7 | | 9-8 | | 8-9 | | 8-10

| 9-8 | | 8-9 | | 9-8 | | 6-10 | | 7-9 |

| 9-9 | | 6-8 | | 6-9 | | 7-11 | | 4-9

| 6-10 | | 6-10 | | 4-10 | | 5-11 | | 2-12

Last Week's Power Rankings

Suggestions about the Up/Down Format?

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Game #19

121
OT
110

O'Neal In Overtime = Win

Heat Boxscore | Jazz Boxscore

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 6 (Ticker) -- Shaquille O'Neal scored 15 of his 24 points in overtime to lead the Miami Heat to a victory over the Utah Jazz in the Delta Center, 121-110.

O'Neal grabbed his 10,000 career rebound in the third quarter.

Eddie Jones posted 19 points and Andre Iguodala and Dwyane Wade added 18 each.

"I think that we are better than in the season first games," Udonis Haslem (13 points) admitted. "We are showing our strongest offense and our best defense."

For Utah, both Carlos Boozer (29 points) and Keith McLeod (3) were fouled-out. Gordan Giricek chipped in 20 and Matt Harpring in 18. Off-the-bench, Raúl Lopez helped with 19 and Carlos Arroyo didn't play.


Play Of The Game >> Dwyane Wade dunks over Carlos Boozer
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December 5

97 99 /// 94 90

December 6

97 117 /// 121 110 /// 112 90 /// 82 87 /// 106 75 /// 71 98 ///
109 94 /// 100 85

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Game #20

124
OT
109

Excellent Teamwork In Another Win

Heat Boxscore | Bucks Boxscore

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 8 (Ticker) -- Eddie Jones scored 20 points and Dwyane Wade made 7-for-10 field goals for another 20 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Bradley Center.

Off-the-bench, Damon Jones made all of his field goals (3-for-3 3-pointers, 4-for-4 from the field), making 11 points.

"Now we are contenders," Stan Van Gundy said. "Now I want to be the East-All Stars coach."

For the Bucks, Michael Redd posted 34 points and Desmond Mason 26. Off-the-bench Marcus Fizer chipped in 10.


Play Of The Game >> Andre Iguodala dunks after a steal
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December 7

105 110 /// 85 81 /// 91 82 /// 94 106 /// 84 101 /// 83 102 ///
109 123

December 8

104 97 /// 81 95 /// 124 109 /// 93 100 /// 100 101 /// 87 60 ///
73 113 /// 107 72 /// 82 118 /// 113 112

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Game #21

111

106

Swift's Blocks Allow Grizzlies To Win

Grizzlies Boxscore | Heat Boxscore

MIAMI, Dec. 10 (Ticker) -- Andre Iguodala, Eddie Jones and Dwyane Wade scored 17 points each for Miami, but Mike Miller posted 23 and Pau Gasol 21, as the Grizzlies defeated the Heat, 111-106.

With the score tied at 106, with 1:00 left, Damon Jones tried to score a 3-pointer, but Stromile Swift (12 points) blocked him. Then, Swift passed the ball to Shane Battier, who scored a 3. Later, Wade shot another 3, but Swift blocked again. Another pass from Swift to Gasol, with a dunk, finished the game.

"I don't like this type of loss," Stan Van Gundy said. "We need more training in the game's final shots."

Shaquille O'Neal added 21 and Udonis Haslem 11 for Miami.


Play Of The Game >> Damon Jones shoots over Jason Williams
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December 9

102 80 /// 89 88 /// 92 88

December 10

88 98 /// 77 111 /// 107 97 /// 102 108 /// 103 77 /// 73 114 ///
111 106 /// 100 99 /// 102 108 /// 106 93 /// 103 77

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Heat Tryin' To Trade (Again)

MIAMI, Dec. 11 (Ticker) -- The organization is trying to make another trade, Miami Herald said.

The team that most likely will trade is Memphis. The Grizzlies will give Stromile Swift, Andre Emmett and Antonio Burks in exchange for Udonis Haslem, Damon Jones and Michael Doleac.

They want the people's voice (again). Make your suggestions!

[Mark.]

Its a good trade for you, but I'm not sure that its really what the grzz wud want, plus u lose a starter and a great back-up guard.

[kibaxx7]

Its a good trade for you, but I'm not sure that its really what the grzz wud want, plus u lose a starter and a great back-up guard.

I will put Swift at starting PF... and I like Emmett and Burks... good rookies.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I think it is a good and realistic transaction, go for it.

The Grizz want a backup center better than Big Jake Tsakalidis( fellow Greek!, partly anyway) and a better shooter at G than Bonzi Wells. Plus damoncan play the point.They also get rid of Stro who they probably wouldn't sign in the summer anyway because he would ask too much for a backup
And you get an athletic PF to supplement the Diesel,provided you want to splash the cash in the off-season. Dunno about losing your backup C,though...