MIAMI (AP) Miami had eight players available, losing one after he had completed his pregame warmup. Washington had players getting crash courses in Wizards terminology a couple hours before actually getting into the game.
Tyler Herro scored 32 points off the Miami bench, Jimmy Butler finished with 25 points and a career-best 15 assists, and the depleted Heat held off the depleted Washington Wizards 119-112 on Tuesday night.
Danielle Scott decided to join the family business. She’s taken it to a new level. Scott, the daughter of college basketball officials, was promoted Monday to the full-time NBA staff referee roster.
Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She s Part of a Trend
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Sunday, the Super Bowl will offer up history when the Kansas City Chiefs play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa.
That alone is historic. It s the first time a team has played a Super Bowl in its home stadium.
Another groundbreaking moment happens when Sarah Thomas takes the field in her black and white striped jersey. She ll be the first female official to work the NFL s biggest game.
It s history, but also part of a trend with more women officiating at the top levels of men s sports.