Key Highlights
- But as players went through warmups, several players identified slick spots due to condensation. A decision initially was made to attempt to lower the temperature inside the arena, with players initially remaining on the court for extended pregame shooting. When it became clear that the delay would exceed an hour, the teams retreated to their locker rooms. All the while, staff attempted to dry the court with towels and brooms, with the slick spots remaining. Prior to the delay, with the injury-limited Bulls lacking somewhat in size, the Heat submitted a smaller lineup that got Tyler Herro back in the starting mix, after he played off the bench in Tuesday night’s return in Minnesota. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat had coach Erik Spoelstra submitting an opening lineup of Herro, Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, a group that entered 2-2 as a starting unit. The move had Kel’el Ware back as a reserve for the first time in 13 games, since he played as a reserve in the Dec.
- 15 home loss to the Toronto Raptors. Now that approach remains on hold. Before the game, Spoelstra also addressed the dismissal of Miami Heat coach Mike McDaniel. Said Spoelstra, ” I feel for Mike and his family.
- I’m a fan of his.
- I really enjoyed our interactions together.
- Just a really sharp, bright, and creative mind.
