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Barry Jackson: From Steve Kerr to Erik Spoelstra to Stan Van Gundy, perspective on 12 lessons learned from Heat run

MIAMI — Coach Erik Spoelstra has said there are life lessons to be learned from this Heat team, in terms of resilience and persevering through adversity and not being dragged down by the doubters.

Miami Herald · Jun 17, 2023

Spoelstra addresses Herro ire; Heat’s Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven discuss free agency

MIAMI — Before looking ahead to what will be a summer of significant decisions for the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra paused Wednesday to reflect on one particular moment at the end of his team’s run to within three victories of an NBA championship.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Dave Hyde: No title, no shame, no regrets, nothing but thanks to Heat for this great run

It wasn’t until Jimmy Butler made the play he shouldn’t, the one pass he couldn’t, that you sensed the end was finally coming for the Miami Heat. You’d sensed it so many times before this spring you wanted to discard it even then Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023

Nuggets’ Stars Shine Brightest to Reclaim Finals Lead Over Heat

Game 3 belonged to Denver’s Big Two, whose statement performances helped the Nuggets pull away in a blowout victory.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2023

Miami’s Defense Might Have Cracked the Code on Nikola Jokic in Game 2

Did the Heat want The Joker to take over Sunday? Whether or not Erik Spoelstra wants to admit it, their defensive game plan was key.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5, 2023

3 free agency targets for Bulls with connections to Zach LaVine

As the Chicago Bulls assess their options in free agency, they could consider these three targets with connections to Zach LaVine.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2023

Heat Give Nuggets a Needed Wake-Up Call

Denver’s shameful lack of energy late in Game 2 sharply contrasted with Miami’s sense of urgency and let the Heat into this series.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5, 2023

Three Takeaways From Game 2 of the NBA Finals

The Heat shot the lights out on Sunday night, but their rotation could still use some adjustments if they’re going to win a title.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5, 2023

Heat roar back in fourth quarter, beat Nuggets to even NBA Finals

Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the Heat overcame a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023

The Nuggets Are Simply Too Good for the Heat

Denver’s dominant NBA Finals debut soured Miami’s postseason Cinderella run, with Erik Spoelstra’s squad up against a superior team.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2023