Philippines, 02 Sep 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


NBA -- Johnson debuts with 24 in Heat uniform


PhilBoxing.com




MIAMI - Miami Heat's newly acquired swingman Joe Johnson got a warm welcome from the American Airlines Arena crowd, Tuesday night.

Miami then displayed their best offensive game this season, shot a franchise record 67.5 percent in their 129-111 rout against the ailing Chicago Bulls.

Johnson reciprocated the fans well in his home debut and scored 11 of his 24 points in a pivotal third quarter. He added 5 boards and 4 assists and was instrumental in stretching what was just a three point halftime lead 65-62 to 13 points at the end of the third 95-82.

Hassan Whiteside delivered 26 points, his career high, and grabbed 14 rebounds in his 8th straight game off the bench for Miami. Heat captain Dwyane Wade added 18 points while Goran Dragic added 17 points and 11 assists.

The Heat are just the second team in the 2000's to shoot 67.5 percent or better in a game and the fourth team since 1990.

The Bulls played without its usual starters Jimmy Butler ( knee) Joakim Noah ( shoulder) and Nikola Mirotic (appendicitis) due to injuries.

Chicago's bench ​sliced a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to ​100-100 following an Aaron Brooks triple​ in the final 5:39 of play. But the answered answered with a ​ 21-6 run to finish off their visitors.

In his first matchup back after missing a couple games due to an injury Derrick Rose scored 17 points while Pau Gasol added 15 points and 9 rebounds.

Miami has improved to 5-2 in seven games since Chris Bosh became inactive post All-Star break.

Miami remains a game and a half behind the Boston Celtics for the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings while the Bulls f​all to ​​9th in the same conference.

Miami Heat will play the Phoenix Suns on Thursday Mar. ​3 while the ​Chicago Bulls ​ visit Orlando on Wednesday night, March 2.​

Photo: Joe Johnson (R) made a splashing debut as a Heat shooter, draining 24 points as Miami pummeled Chicago at the American Airlines Arena.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Roman David Garay.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Suarez, Magsayo Reliving High Point in PH Boxing at Super Featherweights
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 02 Sep 2025
  • Pacman back into full-time boxing
    By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 02 Sep 2025
  • Unbeaten Laurente Dominates Marapu to Capture IBF Pan-Pacific Lightweight Crown; Gaballo Wins in Co-Main Event
    , Tue, 02 Sep 2025
  • Thunderdome 51 Review: Perth’s Joel Lewis claims title with stunning knockout
    , Tue, 02 Sep 2025
  • Paulette Cuesta and Susy Kandy Sandoval Set for Highly Anticipated Rematch in Tijuana
    , Tue, 02 Sep 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 31 August 2025
    By Eric Armit, , Mon, 01 Sep 2025
  • Gaballo, Laurente prevail in Gensan
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 01 Sep 2025
  • Paalam leads ABAP team in Liverpool
    By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 01 Sep 2025
  • OKC Thunder Favored to Repeat as NBA Champs
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 01 Sep 2025
  • Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration
    By Joaquin Henson, , Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • Historic win for Paolo Gallito who edges Lee Van Cortez in the finals of the Efren "Bata" Reyes Yalin 10-Ball Championships
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • "The Return" Weights from Detroit
    , Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • Efren Reyes Yalin 10-Ball Tourney: Corteza Faces Villafuerte in Finals
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • Martha Salazar: Stepping Out of Her Own Shadow
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Laurente and Marapu Make Weight for IBF Regional Title; Gaballo Fights Tomorrow in Sanman Boxing Show in Gensan
    , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • IM Christian Arca sweeps 10-game simultaneous chess in IIEE SMRC in Davao City
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • GOLDEN BOY PRESENTS “I’M SWEET” FEATURING GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA
    , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Traya, Bactol, De Barbo, Porres in Action in Highland Show in Thailand, live on DAZN
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Bisutti, Panya Make Weight for UBO World Title in Highland Show on DAZN
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Turki Alalshikh the most influential boxing leader in United Kingdom
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Bambam will flight ‘clean & disciplined’ against Requito
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Carlos Flowers Ready to Blossom on the World’s Stage at 2025 World Boxing Championships
    , Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  • Traya eyes KO win against Thai tomorrow
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  • Navarrete's Future in Question as He Resists Rematch with Charly Suarez
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  • Davao's Corteza beats Biado, Aranas enters round-of-32 in P2 Million Bata Reyes 10 Ball Open
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 29 Aug 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.