The Heat are going to the NBA Finals — surprising many, perhaps, but not themselves. Extremely well-coached and well-put together and we are just honored to be a part of that type of series in the conference finals, and then we get an opportunity for the next stage. The Heat won the series 4-2 — and now, waiting on that next stage to decide the NBA title, are LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics scored 10 of the first 12 points of the fourth, going up 96-90. Heat: The Heat are now guaranteed no less than $4,399,686 for their playoff share, and that number would rise to $5,791,041 if they win the title.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)HOUSTON – Rockets forward Danuel House is out for the rest of the NBA season after a league investigation found he violated health and safety protocols. House will leave the bubble. According to the NBA, House had an unauthorized guest in his hotel room on Sept. 8. House missed Games 3 and 4 due to “personal reasons.”