Photo: Boston Celtics/X Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t point to injuries for losing in the First Round vs. the Boston Celtics (lost series 4-1). (via Miami Heat): “First of all, we’re not going to put this on the fact that we’ve had some injuries. Let’s not take anything away from Boston, they’ve been…
Photo: Miami Heat/X Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra knows just how dangerous this team can be when they find their identity. (via Miami Heat): “All I’m focused on: We get to a place where we’re connected and playing for each other and playing a spirited game where it’s to our identity. That’s all I…
Head coach Erik Spoelstra says that every Miami Heat player has bought into helping impact winning right now. (via Miami Heat): “Here’s what the rotation is: Whatever it takes. That’s where we are. We made this bed where we are right now, and because of all the moving parts, everybody right now, it’s easy: Just…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has offered an update on the status of guard Tyler Herro, who is sidelined with a foot injury. While Herro will miss Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Spoelstra noted that the young guard is progressing well in his recovery process. Spoelstra expressed optimism about Herro’s return, stating…
In a pre-game discussion before their matchup on Wednesday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed their apprehensions regarding the escalating influence of NBA betting. Bickerstaff revealed unsettling encounters with sports gamblers, stating, “They got my telephone number and were sending me crazy messages about where I live…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra loves the way that Duncan Robinson has played as of late, especially on the offensive end (averaging 19.3 PPG/2.0 RPG/3.3 APG/1.0 SPG/58.8% FG/60.9% 3-PT/100% FT during the last three games). (via Miami Heat): Ira Winderman: “Duncan steps in a starter. What he’s done in the last two maybe even…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra applauded Nikola Jovic’s progression as a player after Tuesday’s 123-97 road win vs. the Milwaukee Bucks (24 points/7 rebounds/3 assists/1 steal/8-13 FG/5-8 3-PT/3-4 FT/+14 +/-). *24 points, 8 made field goals, and 5 made threes were all career-highs* (via Miami Heat): Reporter: “Nik Jovic has been very self-aware with…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about the new look that big man Kristaps Porzingis brings to the Boston Celtics following yesterday’s 110-106 home loss (25 points/9 rebounds/3 assists/2 blocks/8-14 FG/2-4 3-PT/7-9 FT/+2 +/-). (via Miami Heat): Reporter: “Now you’ve seen him for a few games, how has Porzingis kind of changed the look…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed building on the chemistry of Tyler Herro and new guard Terry Rozier following last night’s 105-96 home loss vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. (via Bally Sports Sun): “I definitely see the possibilities with those two guys, and it’s not a shock to feel that way because you have two…
Heat guard Kyle Lowry has come off the bench the last two games and his coach Erik Spoelstra has revealed why, amid rumors of internal problems at the franchise. Despite Lowry only averaging 8.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and four assists per game – his lowest averages since his 2009-10 season with Houston, Spoelstra says his…
