Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra looks on from the sideline during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on April 28 ...

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It came at the end of Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s 18-minute session with the media just a few days after being swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

But where was the anger from Erik Spoelstra in his post-game news conference about this disgusting performance? How can you establish a “culture” when the head coach tolerates not even trying?

Erik Spoelstra said respectfully it’s not like Heat would have been the top seed if that didn’t happen. -via Twitter @flasportsbuzz / April 30, 2025 Tim Reynolds: Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy ...

Coach Erik Spoelstra laid it all out when speaking to media after the loss. "We just we laid an egg today. A big part of it was was Cleveland," Spoelstra said. "Once we jumped on them at the start ...

It's safe to say that Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra wasn't happy with his team's effort on Saturday afternoon. Following the Heat's 124-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spoelstra ...

Coach Erik Spoelstra insists he went with the hot lineup but wants Wiggins in those situations moving forward. "I actually put him at the scorer’s table at six to go and the group wanted to keep ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — When the Miami Heat return to the court for Game 2 against the Cavs on Wednesday, expect Erik Spoelstra to make significant defensive adjustments. But according to insights ...

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is setting the tone for a fiery Game 2 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 121-100 loss in Game 1 on Sunday ...

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a powerful message following a crucial 123-114 play-in game victory over the Atlanta Hawks, encapsulating the resilience and spirit of his team.