The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> were down eight points entering the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals. They still managed to live another day and beat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> by 3 points.



The series will now head to South Beach for Games 3 and 4, and the Heat will most likely get sharpshooting guard Tyler Herro back on the floor for those two games.



Once again, however, the game plan will focus on trying to contain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nikola Jokic, </a>arguably the best offensive force and most unstoppable player in the Association right now.



<h2>Erik Spoelstra Shuts Down Narrative Around Nikola Jokic</h2>



That’s why Heat coach Erik Spoelstra ripped a member of the media when asked whether they tried to make him ‘be a scorer and not a passer,’ as they held him to just four assists on the night:



“That’s ridiculous,” Spoelstra said postgame. “That’s the untrained eye that says something like that. This guy is an incredible player. Twice in two seasons he’s been the best player on this planet. You can’t just say, ‘Oh, make him a scorer.’ That’s not how they play. They have so many different actions that just get you compromised. We have to focus on what we do. We try to do things the hard way, and he requires you to do many things the hard way. He has our full respect.”



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">“That’s ridiculous. That’s just… that’s the untrained eye saying something like that. This guy is an incredible player… You can’t just say, ‘oh let’s make him a scorer.’” Erik Spoelstra on making Nikola Jokic a scorer or a passer. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomerAzarly</a>) <a href="https://t.co/FI7I3jC4jg">pic.twitter.com/FI7I3jC4jg</a>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1665561968973869058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Spoelstra Praises Bam Adebayo</h2>



The Heat coach also praised Bam Adebayo for all the little things he’s had to do throughout the first two games of the series. And while Jokic still put up 41 points on him, he did make some huge plays down the stretch:



“Bam, we just can’t say enough of how difficult his responsibilities are in this series,” Spoelstra said. “To take arguably the toughest cover in the league for all the myriad of reasons that I don’t need to get into, and then he has to shoulder a big offensive role for us, as well. So it’s not like he can just stand and rest on the offensive side, and yes, he has to play 40-plus minutes, as well.”



It’s hard to argue that the Heat are the less talented team in this year’s playoff pool, but they continue to find ways to win basketball games, and that’s all that matters.

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Erik Spoelstra discusses 'ridiculous' statement about Nikola Jokic

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It has been an impressive run for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> in the playoffs despite being the eight seeded team. They reached this point by eliminating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/new-york-knicks-t92326">New York Knicks</a>, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837">Boston Celtics</a>, so they can’t be counted out until the series is effectively over.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/have-the-denver-nuggets-ever-been-to-the-nba-finals-20230521-BUS-2811.html">Denver Nuggets</a> won Game 1 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> with no issues. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a> was unstoppable once again, but the biggest problem for Miami was their shooting. They combined for a 33% for three making just 13 of 39 attempts. That’s why this could be a big comeback.


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The season that saw the Heat lose to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the bubble was when Tyler Herro showed what he can do as a shooter. He can be the leading scorer when he is on a good night, although he hasn’t been able to play very much in the postseason because of an injury. However, his return might be closer than expected.



<h2>Will Tyler Herro play for Miami in Game 2?</h2>



His timetable for return after getting surgery seemed to leave him out for the remainder of the season because it was six weeks, but Miami’s performances made it possible for him to come back. In fact, he might return to the lineup earlier than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-2023-tyler-herro-already-has-a-return-date-to-play-against-the-nuggets-20230530-BUS-4954.html">the original prediction</a> that said his target was game 3.



“Game 2 on Sunday looms as a possibility for Herro. He is going to have a couple more days to test out that fractured right hand that is now healed. He is on the court working out. Can that hand take contact? You are gonna have to be ready to absorb contact, certainly Sunday is something he will test it out for. But if not Sunday, then game 3 on Wednesday back in Miami, barring a setback, there is confidence he will be ready to return then”, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported.



Saturday had the coaches talking to the media, although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erik-spoelstra">Erik Spoelstra</a> didn’t offer much information on Herro’s availability for Game 2: “The status has not changed yet. I’m not trying to be elusive about that. All we are focused on right now is his process, continuing to do work and get prepared. Whenever that timeline is, where he’s ready to go, I’ll let you know”, Heat’s head coach said.



<h2>What is Tyler Herro’s injury?</h2>



Herro has been out of the team since the first round. It was only Game 1 of the series against the Bucks when he dove for a ball near halftime. The guard got up in pain with an injury on his right hand that ended up being a fracture. This is the play where he suffered the hand injury that sidelined him for over a month.



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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> have been dominating the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> has been spectacular as the leader of a No.8 seed really close of pulling a major upset. They have a 3-1 advantage. 







However, when the Celtics won 116-99 on the road, the tide suddenly turned for many experts. That blowout at Miami has put Boston as en eight-point favorite prior to Game 5 at The Garden.


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Of course, Erik Spoelstra took notice of that and had an incredible answers for all those who doubt in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. Read here to find out his reaction prior to a new chapter against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>.



<h2>Erik Spoelstra sends warning to Boston Celtics</h2>



Just hours before Game 5 at Boston, Erik Spoelstra faced the media and one of the first questions was if he already knew that the Miami Heat were considered almost double-digit underdogs. 



“We don’t give a s**t. We’re trying to compete. It’s a great opportunity and our guys love this kind of challenges. They love to compete. They love the playoffs and love playing in an environment like this.”


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Spoelstra acknowledge his players don’t put much attention to the rumors of a possible 0-3 comeback by the Celtics. It will be the first time of a feat like that in NBA history. “This is what it’s about. It’s not about getting ahead of it. You wanna be present for the competitive nature of what we can expect tonight. That’s how are guys are wired.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/25-highest-paid-coaches-in-american-sports-20211215-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erik Spoelstra</a>hasonce again proved why he’s been at the helm of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-potential-landing-spots-for-donovan-mitchell-20220607-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> for such a long time. Even in an injury-marred season, the two-time NBA champion got the best out of his roster to finish atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Without one clear superstar who took all the credit, theHeat had a fantastic regular season to make their way to the playoffs as serious contenders. The team <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-free-agents-who-could-help-jimmy-butler-and-the-miami-heat-20220530-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eventually lost</a> to the Boston Celtics in the Conference Finals, but Spoelstra’s work got a lot of recognition.
However, not everyone was completely happy with his decisions. Especially <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heats-duncan-robinson-among-3-realistic-lakers-trade-targets-20220519-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Duncan Robinson</a>, who after startingin 68 gamesduring the regular season spent most of the playoffson the bench. When asked about it, he didn’t hide his disappointment.
<h2>Heat’s Duncan Robinson shows frustration with lack ofgame time in 2021-22 playoffs</h2>
“Not playing sucks,” Robinson said on The Long Shot Podcast. “In a lot of ways, especially when you feel that you’re capable, that you can help win. It’s a really, really challenging feeling to combat,especially when you’re on the cusp and in the midst of a run where you’re team is playing really well. It’s this really challenging mix of emotions of excitements, because you sacrificed so much to the team and in your own personal life to be in this situation.
“But you also understand that with that sacrifice comes an expectation, you feel like you have a role where you’re contributing to winning…Just also understanding that was happening outside of me is out of my control. What I can control is how I respond to it, how I choose to embrace these challenges. I need to do whatever it takes to excel in it.“

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While he logged 25.9minutes per contest during the regular season, Robinson averaged only 12.2 minutes per game in the playoffs. Many have questioned his future in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butler-words-after-missing-a-crucial-3-pointer-in-game-7-20220530-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami</a> after this situation, but he’s under contract until 2026. Instead of driving him away from South Beach, this experience couldbring the best out of him next season.
 
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The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/miami-heat-t100209" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> just did the unthinkable. They beat the odds and became the first 5th seed to ever reach the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Finals, once again under Erik Spoelstra’s tutelage. Moreover, they did it with huge wins and playing beautiful team basketball, arguably the best in the league.
However, their reward could be considered a punishment, as they’ll have to deal with<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron James</a>, Anthony Davis, and the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> on the ultimate best-of-seven series at basketball’s ultimate stage.
Then again, Heat have overcome adversities all year long and have quite a deep, well-focused team that’s clearly not afraid of stepping up vs. anybody on earth, so we’re definitely going to have a fun series.

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<h2>Erik Spoelstra Doesn’t Want To Hear About LeBron James Right Now</h2>
That’s why coach Erik Spoelstra just doesn’t want to hear about LeBron James or the Lakers right now. When asked about the prospect of facing his former player, he shut that narrative down right away and urged the media to just let him and his players enjoy this huge achievement:

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Erik Spoelstra on facing LeBron James in the NBA Finals: “That’s a great storyline. Can you let us enjoy this for right now. This is hard to do. It’s hard to get to this point. I want our guys to recognize that and enjoy it.”
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“That’s a great storyline. Can you let us enjoy this for right now. This is hard to do. It’s hard to get to this point. I want our guys to recognize that and enjoy it,” Spoelstra said after the celebration, according to Heat Nation.
For those who lack context, Erik Spoelstra was LeBron James’ coach during the best stretch of his career. Coach Spo moved him to the power forward spot and James – who was on his physical prime – played flawless basketball en route to 4 rings and 2 Finals.

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Also, there is reportedly some unfinished business between James, Spoelstra, and Pat Riley. James wasn’t fond of Coach Spo and wanted him fired, and Pat told him that it wasn’t his choice to make, which led to The King going back to Cleveland.

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Now, Spoelstra – and likely Riley – will have to come up with a plan to stop the man they helped become the best player in the world and if anyone can stop him that’s definitely two of the greatest basketball masterminds of all time.

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