The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles
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Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as Miami teams compete for championships.
Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both reaching the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles at the same time.
Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets for both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched away fans dominate the stands. They celebrated the Heat’s championship successes in 2012 and 2013, led by Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, and enjoyed the Panthers’ occasional playoff appearances. Ho...