Shane Battier

Heat's Big 3 back with a vengeance in rout of Spurs

5 days ago

James was so gassed in the fourth quarter after a prolonged level of defensive mastery that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was forced to send in Shane Battier as an emergency substitute.

Switch of starters helps create options for Heat

5 days ago

Spoelstra used Haslem off the bench, reinserted Shane Battier back into the rotation, and did not use Chris Andersen for the first time this postseason.

Heat storm back with Game 4 rout of Spurs to even series

5 days ago

Or why Shane Battier's minutes have been reduced.

Heat's Bosh says Spurs into 'mind games'

7 days ago

Asked if Van Gundy is right, Spoelstra said: "Look, I love Shane Battier and everything he represents.

Finals notes: Bosh beats himself up over a lack of boards

9 days ago

"Shane Battier finished second in the NBA's new Teammate of the Year award, behind the Clippers' Chauncey Billups.

Billups selected NBA's top teammate

9 days ago

Miami's Shane Battier finished second and New York's Jason Kidd finished third.---HARD TO TOP: Even after an impressive performance that allowed them to stun the Heat and win on the road in Game...

Heat's Battier not fitting in this postseason like he did last year

10 days ago

Spoelstra decided before the playoffs to stick with Udonis Haslem as a starter instead of going back to Battier, who has shot poorly and logged just 18 minutes in the past four games.

Pregame rituals: Holy rain dances, secret handshakes for Heat players

10 days ago

Shane Battier is a special case.

Heat teammates back struggling Chris Bosh

11 days ago

"On Thursday night, Battier came in during the second quarter and became the 10th Miami player to see time.

Chris Bosh and teammates defend his three-point shot attempts

11 days ago

Battier, who led the Heat with 42 made 3's in last year's championship run, has made just 14 of 61 (23 percent) in the postseason, including 0-for-3 Thursday.

A Quick Take on Spurs and Heat

11 days ago

Joel Anthony provided a spark and Shane Battier was back in the rotation.

Heat looking to regain edge against sharp Spurs

11 days ago

And I think everybody understands the importance of the situation, the position that we're in."Guys are definitely locked in."Then there are the Heat, where Chris Bosh looks locked out amid his...

Heat's Battier's game goes sour again in Game 1

12 days ago

Last season in five starts against Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, Battier averaged 37 minutes and 11.6 points on a team-best 61 percent shooting.

Spurs' Parker burns the Heat at pivotal moments

12 days ago

"Said Shane Battier: "The game is never decided by one shot.

Matchups for NBA Finals; Here's picking the Heat

13 days ago

BENCHMiami's Ray Allen, Chris Andersen, Norris Cole, Shane Battier, Mike Miller and Joel Anthony vs. San Antonio's Manu Ginobili, Gary Neal, Matt Bonner, Boris Diaw, Cory Joseph and DeJuan Blair.

Spurs present a contrasting challenge for Heat in Finals

13 days ago

For his part, in his own unique way, Battier said he was both humbled and hungered by Monday's benching, while also grateful for the possibility of redemption with that Game 7 win.

Heat's Ray Allen finally finds mark from three

15 days ago

In Game 6, Battier played just 4:26; in Game 7, he didn't leave the bench despite Miami holding a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter.

Ira Winderman: Support system delivers Heat to NBA Finals

15 days ago

But that's not his way, not what Pat Riley had envisioned when he added Miller and Allen, and, yes, Battier, who yet could have a revival against a Spurs roster must more suited to his skill set.

Heat's Andersen suspended for Game 6

18 days ago

Without Andersen, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could use Joel Anthony some at backup center, or he could make more use of a smaller lineup, with Udonis Haslem shifting to center when Chris Bosh is...

Physicality becoming part of Heat's DNA

18 days ago

There are also defensive-presences such as Cole and intangible players like Shane Battier and Joel Anthony.

Dave Hyde: LeBron takes over when Heat needs him most

19 days ago

Shane Battier (no points), Chris Bosh (seven points) and Dwyane Wade (10 points) aren't on their games.

Chance slips for Pacers, Heat take Game 5, 90-79

19 days ago

Hansbrough left in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle after falling over Battier, who was down on the court after going for a rebound.

Pacers again allege dirty play by Heat's Battier

19 days ago

For the second time in an increasingly physical and contentious Eastern Conference finals, an Indiana Pacer has voiced his displeasure with Heat forward Shane Battier.

James scores 30, Heat take Game 5, 90-79

19 days ago

Hansbrough left in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle after falling over Battier, who was down on the court after going for a rebound.

Heat notebook: Duncan an inspiration for Bosh

21 days ago

"Battier nearly signed with the Spurs in 2011 but opted with the Heat because Miami was the only team to offer him a three-year contract.

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