The Miami Heat have gained clarity as the playoffs approach, with a focus on defense and Jimmy Butler leading to a 10-3 record in their last 13 games. They are now one of the best post-up teams in the league, with recent success putting them in contention for a top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
After beating Detroit, Miami's won 11 of 14 and — thanks to the Knicks and Sixers both losing — is just a half-game out of fourth in the East. Are the Heat finally hitting their stride? Just how dangerous are they? Talked about it with @wcgoldberg on DEVINE INTERVENTION earlier: https://t.co/vevUhI1SUQ
NEW: Heat beats Pistons, 118-110, wins for seventh time in 8 games https://t.co/iVxEi5LvMC Takeaways and details. Miami 9 games over .500, on cusp of top 4 seed
Don't look now, but the Miami Heat are starting to find a bit of rhythm. They take their lumps, trust their process, and wind up being better off for it. Here's @stevejones20 on their recent success. YouTube: https://t.co/T11ChQfvrE https://t.co/WOrhngMpEE
Heat finds clarity as playoffs near: ‘There’s a better understanding of what wins for us' https://t.co/8rIfUWmzLz Defense and Jimmy Butler have been at the center of this 10-3 stretch
Quietly, the Heat have become one of the best, most efficient post-up teams in the league. And it's not an accident. Plus, Jimmy is a most eligible ineligible candidate, Bam's hidden prolific skill and Spoelstra's secret move. Notebook Vol. 71: https://t.co/Opyy6CqxOq https://t.co/uif4Lo6zul
NEW: Heat finds clarity as playoffs near: ‘There’s a better understanding of what wins for us’ https://t.co/8rIfUWmzLz Defense and Jimmy Butler have been at the center of this 10-3 stretch
Heat finds clarity as playoffs near: ‘There’s a better understanding of what wins for us’ https://t.co/8rIfUWmzLz Heat is 10-3 in its last 13 games
Heat finds clarity as playoffs near: ‘There’s a better understanding of what wins for us’ https://t.co/pJAmaPlnoF