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The NBA announced today that Bam Adebayo was named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Defensive First Team, earning the third-most points with 168 (73 First Team votes and 22 Second Team votes). This marks the 19th time in team history a HEAT player has earned All-Defensive honors, including the sixth on the First Team. Adebayo has now become just the third player in team history to earn First Team honors, joining LeBron James (three times) and Alonzo Mourning (twice). It is his fifth consecutive NBA All-Defensive Team selection, the most selections in franchise history.

Adebayo, who finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting this season, appeared in 71 games (all starts) and averaged 19.3 points, a team-high 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.14 steals and 34.0 minutes while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. Adebayo helped anchor a defense that ranked third in points allowed per game, opponent field goals made per game and opponent offensive rebounds per game. He helped the HEAT hold opponents to under their scoring average in Miami’s final 29 games, doing so by an average of -11.4 points per game over that span, the third-longest streak in NBA history. Adebayo led the team in rebounds a team-high 53 times, in blocks a team-high 29 times and in steals on 16 occasions while setting single-season career bests in defensive rebounds, total rebounds and double-doubles. He became the first player in franchise history to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and six blocks in a single game, doing so on January 24 vs. Memphis. He then posted 15 points, 16 rebounds and five steals on March 24 vs. Cleveland, becoming just the second player in team history to hit at least those totals, joining only Glen Rice in 1993. He also grabbed a season-high 20 rebounds, including a career-high 18 defensive rebounds, in a win on January 15 at Brooklyn. Additionally, Adebayo posted at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in five-straight games twice, first from November 6th through the 14th and again from January 5th through the 14th, becoming the only player to accomplish the feat multiple times in the same season and just the third player in team history to ever do so in at least five games, joining only LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal.

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ADEBAYO NAMED TO NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM

The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He becomes the 14th HEAT rookie to be named to an NBA All-Rookie Team and the seventh to earn First Team honors, joining Kendrick Nunn (2019-20), Michael Beasley (2008-09), Dwyane Wade (2003-04), Caron Butler (2002-03), Steve Smith (1991-92) and Sherman Douglas (1989-90).

Jaquez Jr. was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month twice this past season, becoming just the third rookie in HEAT history to win the award multiple times, and was selected to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend. He was selected by Miami in the first round (18th overall) in the 2023 NBA Draft and appeared in 75 games (20 starts) this season averaging 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.03 steals and 28.2 minutes while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 81.1 percent from the foul line. He recorded 44 double-figure scoring games, including nine 20-point games and one 30-point performance. Five of his nine 20-point games came off the bench, the fifth-most by a HEAT rookie in team history. He posted a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double on December 25 vs. Philadelphia, becoming just the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double in a Christmas Day game, joining only Patrick Ewing (1985), Walt Bellamy (1961), Oscar Robertson (1960) and Wilt Chamberlain (1959). His 31 points tied for the seventh-most by a rookie on Christmas Day in league history and also tied for the third-most by any HEAT player. He scored in double-figures in 13-straight games from November 20 through December 16, the longest streak by a HEAT rookie since Dwyane Wade (15 games). Additionally, Jaquez Jr. played 626.7 fourth quarter minutes, the most by any rookie and the ninth-most in the entire NBA this season.

Among rookie league leaders this season, he finished third in steals and minutes, fourth in steals per game and field goals made, fifth in points, free throw percentage, minutes per game and total plus/minus, sixth in free throws made and field goal percentage, eighth in scoring average and assists, 10th in rebounds and assists per game and 14th in rebounds per game.

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JAQUEZ JR. NAMED TO NBA ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM

We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new Grab n Go area, conveniently located at Section 414! Now, you can indulge in a variety of delectable food and beverage options without missing a moment of the action.

Snacks - $4Soda 12oz - $4Water 16.9oz - $3.50Snack + Drink Combo - $7 (includes soda or water) Domestic Beer - $10Import Beer - $11Cheese Pizza - $13Pepperoni Pizza - $14

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Fast Breaks Deserve Fast Bites

USA Basketball announced today that Miami HEAT player Bam Adebayo was selected to its official U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. It marks his second selection after winning Gold in 2020, becoming just the second HEAT player to earn the honor multiple times, joining only Dwyane Wade (Bronze in 2004 & Gold in 2008). Five players have been named to Team USA as a member of the HEAT, including Adebayo, Wade, Tim Hardaway (Gold in 2000), Alonzo Mourning (Gold in 2000) and LeBron James (Gold in 2012). Additionally, HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra will join the staff as an assistant coach. The USA Men’s Basketball National Team will compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris from July 26 – August 11.

Adebayo started all six games for the Olympic gold medal team in Tokyo, Japan and averaged 6.3 points, a team-leading 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.33 steals and a team-high-tying 1.17 blocks in 19.3 minutes of action while shooting 57.1 percent from the field. He led the team in offensive rebounds, total rebounds and blocks while finishing second in defensive rebounds and third in steals. He appeared in 71 games (all starts) with the HEAT this season and averaged 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.14 steals and 34.0 minutes while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. He led Miami in points, rebounds, steals, blocks, field goals made, double-figure scoring games, 20-point games, double-doubles and triple-doubles. His 42 double-doubles are the most during a single season in his career, and has now posted 191 in his career, the third-most in team history, only Rony Seikaly (221) and Alonzo Mourning (205) have more. He dished out 278 assists this season, third-most on the team, marking his seventh consecutive 100-assist season, tying for the second-most in franchise history. Additionally, Adebayo helped anchor a defense that held opponents under their season scoring average in the final 22 games of the season, tying the fourth-longest streak in NBA history.

Adebayo is joined on the team by Devin Booker (Phoenix), Stephen Curry (Golden State), Anthony Davis (L.A. Lakers), Kevin Durant (Phoenix), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana), Jrue Holiday (Boston), LeBron James (L.A. Lakers), Kawhi Leonard (L.A. Clippers) and Jayson Tatum (Boston). The USA coaching staff is led by head coach Steve Kerr (Golden State) with assistant coaches Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue (L.A. Clippers) and Mark Few (Gonzaga).

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ADEBAYO SELECTED TO 2024 USA BASKETBALL TEAM

The HEAT announced the 2024 HEAT Scholarship winners this season during a home game versus the Toronto Raptors. Presented by X World Wallet and The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund, $25,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to five high school seniors attending Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach schools. Four of the scholarship recipients were in attendance at the game. Scholarships included three $5,000 HEAT Scholarships, one $5,000 Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship, and one $5,000 Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship. In its 28th year, the HEAT Scholarships were awarded based on excellent academic performance, outstanding community service, and unmet financial need. For more information, please visit, HEAT.COM/Scholarships.

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2024 HEAT Scholarship Recap

For the 11th&nbsp;consecutive year, the Miami HEAT has challenged Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) to find innovative ways to reduce energy and water consumption at each campus. Through the greening initiative titled “How Low Can You Go?” the team is enticing the schools to raise environmental awareness of CO2 emissions and educate the facilities about potential financial savings through responsible energy and water consumption. This year, BCPS also challenged Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Public Schools to join the challenge. As an industry leader in greening efforts, the HEAT will reward each of the winning schools with a banner during a pregame on-court recognition on Sunday’s Toronto Raptors versus HEAT game.&nbsp;

Thirty-four schools registered for the 2023-2024 “How Low Can You Go?” This challenge lasted for three months, and schools reduced their kilowatt consumption by a total of 666,980 kilowatt hours (kWh)&nbsp;from November to March, and when compared to 2022–2023,&nbsp;this resulted in a savings of $92,168.&nbsp; The 11-year total of reduced kilowatt hours amounts to over 17 million kWh, saving the School Districts $1,742,585 and eliminating over 24 million pounds of CO2 emissions.&nbsp; The water reduction initiative this year reduced consumption by 4.2 million gallons.

The winning schools in each category are as follows:

1st Place in both Energy & Water Reduction:  Driftwood Middle School (Broward County Public Schools) Reduced electrical consumption by 35% and saved $31,416.The greatest gallons of water were saved by 70%, and they saved 1,702,606 gallons.

2nd Place: Park Springs Elementary (Broward County Public Schools)                 Reduced electrical consumption by 24% and saved $11,663.

3rd Place: Coconut Creek Elementary (Broward County Public Schools)             Reduced electrical consumption by 19% and saved $4,418.

School District with the Most Schools that Reduced Energy:&nbsp;&nbsp;The School District of Palm Beach County

The “How Low Can You Go?” challenge was spearheaded by BCPS physical education teacher Linda Gancitano. Gancitano was named a White House Climate Education on Literacy “Champion of Change” for enhancing climate education at Driftwood Middle School Academy of Environmental Health and Wellness and throughout the BCPS district.

The HEAT and Kaseya Center continue to blaze a trail for best greening practices and industry firsts. In November 2014, the facility was awarded LEED Gold Recertification by the U.S. Green Building Council—the first existing sports and entertainment arena in the world to receive the prestigious honor.

Kaseya Center’s green attributes include solar-reflective roofing materials, reduced energy consumption, water-efficient landscaping, and a robust waste diversion program that includes more than 20 waste diversion streams. In addition, the venue’s AT&T East Plaza is covered by an elegant, energy-efficient solar canopy as part of a multi-year clean energy partnership with NRG. The Center also has electric car charging stations inside its P2 parking garage that are available to the public.

For more information, visit&nbsp;HEAT.com/community.

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HEAT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE "SEEING GREEN CHALLENGE" FROM BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund facilitates $25,000 annually in scholarship funds to high school seniors attending Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach schools. Presented by X World Wallet, this is the 28th&nbsp;year that the Miami HEAT has offered scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and outstanding community service. Scholarships include the following:

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2024 HEAT Scholarship Winners Presented by X World Wallet and the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund

Your Miami HEAT announced today that individual game tickets for Postseason home games will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m. 

Once tickets go on sale, there will be a four-ticket limit per household per game. Individual game ticket inventory is limited, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. Fans can purchase tickets online at HEAT.com/PostseasonTickets and Ticketmaster.com. 

During the on-sale, fans will be able to purchase Home Games 1 and 2 of the Play-In Tournament and all four rounds of the Playoffs. Fans that have purchased tickets for any unplayed games will be automatically issued a refund by Ticketmaster, including fees (except UPS and retail pickup fees). If fans purchase tickets at a retail location, they can secure a refund by returning tickets for unplayed games at the same retail location where the tickets were originally purchased.&nbsp;

All Miami HEAT home postseason games will be mobile-only entry. 

HEAT fans may access their individual postseason tickets via the Miami HEAT App, Ticketmaster.com, and/or the Ticketmaster App on a smartphone in order to gain entry to Kaseya Center. For more information, please visit HEAT.com/app. 