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Miami Heat Struggles Real Or Just a Temporary Setback?
Episode 2362
Miami Heat’s five-game skid sparks tough questions—are they contenders or pretenders in the Eastern Conference? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat’s 106-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors, spotlighting troubling issues with missed layups, poor three-point shooting, and the team’s heavy reliance on role players like Simone Fontecchio and Norm Powell. With Tyler Herro sidelined by injury and Bam Adebayo trying to shoulder the load, is Miami missing a true go-to scorer for late-game situations? The hosts analyze Erik Spoelstra’s lineup shifts, Kel'el Ware’s minutes, and Nikola Jovic’s scary elbow injury, while debating whether this offensive slump reflects a temporary cold streak or reveals deeper roster flaws. Listener questions on Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors and Heat playoff chances add intrigue, as Brooklyn looms as a critical matchup to stop the slide. Can Miami rediscover their rhythm—or is mediocrity their new reality?
0:00 – Heat’s Offensive Struggles
13:55 – Who Are the Real Heat?
25:59 – Must-Win vs. Nets & Listener Questions
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