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Fans of the Miami Heat were shocked the other night when the Atlanta Hawks beat them and put their postseason chances on the line.
If the Heat don’t come out on top during Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls then the season is officially over.
Since things didn’t work out very well on Tuesday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra is contemplating some changes for the next play-in game.
According to The Athletic, Spoelstra is thinking of a lineup change for his team.
The website also reported that lead star Jimmy Butler did not attend Miami’s practice Thursday for the game on Friday because of a personal reason.
But he is still expected to play against the Bulls.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he was considering lineup changes ahead of the team’s elimination game against the Bulls.
Jimmy Butler did not attend Miami’s practice Thursday for an undisclosed personal reason, but is expected to play Friday.https://t.co/1w6yXKM7Of
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) April 13, 2023
Devoted fans of the team are very hopeful that Butler is back, ready to play, and in fine form again.
On Tuesday night, he was good for 21 points and 9 assists.
Although those aren’t awful numbers, Butler wasn’t playing as well as usual and he seemed out of sorts.
As did many others on the team.
Bam Adebayo, for example, was only good for 12 points and 9 rebounds.
It is not shocking to hear that Spoelstra is thinking of shaking things up in what could be their last game of the season.
The Hawks were able to sail past the Heat and they didn’t look nearly as competitive as they have lately.
Something needs to change and drastic times call for drastic measures.
Fans are anxiously awaiting more news about the Heat: why did Butler miss out on the practice and what lineup changes are coming?
All will be revealed in less than 48 hours.
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