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The Miami Heat charge into playoff contention with a fifth straight win -- this one over the East-leading Detroit Pistons -- as Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro spark an undeniable shift in momentum. Has Erik Spoelstra’s squad finally turned the corner at the perfect time, transforming urgency into results and climbing out of play-in danger?

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s 121-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons, examining Herro’s near-perfect shooting night, Bam’s gritty battle with Jalen Duren, and Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s evolving playmaking role. The hosts spotlight Miami’s improved consistency, the impact of Bam’s leadership callout, and how winning key “margin battles” is driving this hot streak. Listener questions fuel discussion about the best first-round playoff matchups and whether this version of the Heat can engineer another deep postseason run. Can Miami sustain this new level and threaten the Eastern Conference elite?

00:00 — Heat Win Streak & Turning Point

13:31 — Credit Cookies

27:46 — Heat Ready to Make a Run?

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