Typically, a coach wants as much talent available as possible. But there has been nothing typical about these past two weeks for Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler.
Besides Adebayo and Jaquez, the team was led by Nikola Jovic who had a team-high 20 points off the bench and also showed some impressive play-making four assists and six rebounds. The Heat's All-Star hopeful Tyler Herro had an off-game with nine points as he was playing with a knee contusion.
As the drama unfolds between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra has broken his silence and commented on the recent events. Spoelstra would speak before the Heat took on the Uta
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra avoided adding drama or "Clickbait" with sensational statements on the Jimmy Butler case. With the ongoing Jimmy Butler trade saga and his recent suspension, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the media ahead of their matchup against the Utah Jazz,
With Jimmy Butler out, who steps up for the Miami Heat? At the moment, Erik Spoelstra’s only option is to look within, and it may stay that way.
Video shows Erik Spoelstra addressing the 'distractions' surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, sparking heated reactions!
As the Heat embark on a six-game road trip, Erik Spoelstra and Tyler Herro see the benefit of it.
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While the Utah Jazz fell victim to a buzzer-beating half-court shot on Tuesday, the Miami Heat were earning a much-needed road win the same night. The Heat next visit the Jazz in Salt Lake City on Thursday with hopes of building on the momentum they picked up in a 114-98 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
The Miami Heat bounced back and took a much-needed victory against the Golden State Warriors. They move back to 6th in the Eastern Conference and must keep this momentum as Jimmy Butler's suspension will remain throughout this road trip.
While the Miami Heat continue to look dreadful on the boards, it’s been defensive rebounding that has grown to be a particularly large issue. Opponents are corralling 12.7 offensive rebounds per 100 possessions over the last two weeks – up from 11.5 for the season – and that should put Trayce Jackson-Davis in the driver’s seat on Tuesday.