John Friel

John Friel is the editor of allucanheat.com and has been writing on all matters regarding the Miami Heat and NBA since 2008. His love of all things basketball goes back to the days of Michael Jordan decimating everything in his path, before moving on and becoming a more adamant supporter of the Miami Heat. He is the creator of the site hollywoodashellhoops.com

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Heat, Dwyane Wade Forget Offense, Fall to Celtics in Double-Overtime

It was the LeBron James and Ray Allen show for the final 22 minutes of basketball for the Miami Heat. That’s not getting a win against the Boston Celtics, even if they are without perennial Heat-killer…Read More

Miami Heat Put on Show in Big Win Against Overwhelmed Detroit

Although not down-to-the-wire as their previous home game against Toronto, the Miami Heat still found a way to captivate their fans through an array of highlights that will fill up ESPN’s Top 10…Read More

Miami Heat: Chris Bosh in as a Reserve in 2013 All-Star Game

There was serious doubt heading into tonight that the Eastern Conference All-Stars would only consist of two of the Miami Heat’s Big Three. There was reason to believe that when you consider the…Read More

Miami Heat Need Overtime to Defeat Raptors; Wade has Season-High 35

For awhile there, it appeared the Toronto Raptors were about to finish with a three-point percentage that was superior to the Miami Heat’s free throw percentage. For awhile longer, it appeared the…Read More

Miami Heat Return to Normalcy Back Home After Road Trip

Twice this season the Miami Heat have been on an arduous six-game road trip. The first, taking place not even two weeks into the season, featured six road games compacted into eight games. Despite suffering…Read More

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The Miami Heat Sing Terribly, Awkwardly for Charity at South Beach Battioke

The Miami Heat sure do embrace the spotlight like no other team. From the unfriendliest of environments…Read More

Miami Heat Re-Sign Jarvis Varnado, Sign Chris Andersen on 10-Day Contracts

The Miami Heat have announced they have brought back Jarvis Varnado on a second 10-day contract, while…Read More

LeBron James’ Recent Dominance Shows He is Only Continuing to Improve

When the buzzer sounded to conclude the end of the 2012 NBA Finals, there was only one thought that crossed…Read More

LeBron James Has Game of Season, Leads Heat to Win over Lakers

Heading into Thursday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, I sort of caught the vibe that…Read More

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James Voted into All-Star Starting Lineup; Bosh on the Outside

It’s not the most surprising news, but it’s news nevertheless. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade…Read More

LeBron Scores 20K, Leads Heat to Rout of Golden State

LeBron James didn’t want to wait too long to begin his 20k point, 5k assist celebration. The 5,000th…Read More

Miami Heat: How Does the Team Solve their Rebounding Woes

There isn’t a carousel at the center position anymore. No, instead the Miami Heat are finding themselves…Read More

Rebounding Dooms Miami Heat Again In Loss to Jazz

This is becoming too much of a recurring theme. Outrebounded 40-23 and 13-5 on the offensive boards,…Read More

Miami Heat: Is there Any Realistic Competition in the East?

The Miami Heat haven’t appeared this mortal since the Big Three joined up nearly three long years…Read More

Video: Mario Chalmers Ties Miami Heat Franchise Record for Threes

In the middle of the Heat’s 128-99 drubbing over the Sacramento Kings, fans were witness to one…Read More

Miami Heat Take out Frustration on Sacramento, Win in Blowout

The Miami Heat had the look of a team that wanted to take its frustration out on a defenseless team. The…Read More

Video: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Combine for Alley-Oop of the Year

Just when you think you’ve seen it all from this star-studded Miami Heat ensemble. While building…Read More

Miami Heat Bring Josh Harrellson Back; Draw Comeback Interest from Greg Oden

Only a few days after being released, Josh Harrellson is once again a member of the Miami Heat, returning…Read More

Miami Heat Beaten up on Boards Again, Lose to Indiana

The rebounding against Minnesota was pitiful. The rebounding against Orlando was horrendous. The rebounding…Read More

Jarvis Varnado Close to Signing with Miami Heat

Heat fans didn’t have to be held in suspense for too long wondering who was going to fill out the…Read More