The Miami Heat seemed to be prepared for the last stretch drive to the playoffs just a few weeks ago.
They’ve now set themselves up for a potential rematch in order to get out of the play-in competition. Jimmy Butler, a forward, said on Instagram on February 23 with the caption, “It’s Time.”
It happened following his ejection during a fourth-quarter victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Although the Heat have only played 4-5 since, many believed it to be a sign of preparation for the postseason.
Adebayo remarked, “I wouldn’t say frustrating.” “We just have to look at film how to figure it out.”
The Heat had a chance to challenge for the No. 4 seed, but after four straight defeats, they are now stuck at No. 8. A disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards was part of the losing streak.
Forward Caleb Martin stated, “I think a lot of it comes down to 50-50 plays, just execution and just getting stops down the stretch.” “Things that we are more than capable of getting done.”
The Heat have 17 games to get things straight or else they’ll have to contend with the play-in round, just like they did the previous season.