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Bam Adebayo missed what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the Heat went scoreless on 4 straight late possessions in a gut-wrenching 106-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The loss was the 3rd in 4 games when the Heat had the lead in the 4th quarter against 3 of the NBA’s best teams- the Knicks, Cavs and Wolves. Miami is now 4 games under .509 for the 3rd time this season. The Heat went on a 20-7 run to close the first half, then later ripped off a 19-4 run in just over 3:00 of the 3rd quarter, at one scoring 8 points in just :49 of action. But they weren’t able to do it late when they needed it to close the game. Bam led Miami with 29 points and 13 rebounds, as he continues playing his best hoops of the season. Tyler Herro- back from a brief illness that kept him out Wednesday at Cleveland- added 22 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Duncan Robinson scored 15 in his 6th straight game scoring in double-figures- all off the bench. Both Herro and Robinson missed wide-open 3’s in the

The Miami Heat have no choice but to bench Terry Rozier as his nightmare season has hit rock bottom. What can the Heat do? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Rozier's season and who should replace his minutes before zooming out and asking if the Rozier deal is the worst trade in franchise history. Plus, which team is lingering to steal Kevin Durant from Miami this summer.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA.and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge! PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app todayand use codeLOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first

Bam Adebayo's explosive performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers has Miami Heat fans buzzing: Is this the breakthrough moment we've been waiting for? With Adebayo's 34-point game and strategic dominance, the Miami Heat's potential in the NBA is under the spotlight.Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore the intricacies of the Heat's recent clash with the Cavaliers, where Adebayo's aggressive play and Duncan Robinson's crucial moments are dissected. The discussion also covers Terry Rozier's puzzling playing time and the team's prospects with an additional elite scorer.Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months 

The Heat came back from a double-digit deficit to take the lead in the 4th quarter, but the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down on defense late to win 112-107. Bam Adebayo played his best and most inspired game of the season for Miami, scoring 34 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. But it wasn’t enough for the Heat, who were missing 5 key players including leading scorer Tyler Herro. Miami led 107-106 with 2:55 left. They wouldn’t score again. Duncan Robinson’s would-be game-tying 3-pointer with :17 left was waved off because he stepped out of bounds after catching the perfect cross court inbounds pass from . The Heat had no timeouts left after calling their last one on the inbounds play just before Duncan’s shot, so they couldn’t challenge the call. Donovan Mitchell cored 26 points, and Darius Garland dished out 10 assists for the Cavs, who won for the 12th straight game. They are the first NBA team to clinch a playoff berth. Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter added 16 points apiec

Wes Goldberg previews Wednesday night's game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, provides the latest injury updates and discusses whether this might be a preview of the first round of the playoffs. Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Can the Miami Heat Overcome the Odds? The Miami Heat's playoff journey is fraught with challenges as they sit 7th in the Eastern Conference. With a tough schedule ahead, can they avoid the play-in tournament? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil make their playoff predictions. Plus, key injuries across the NBA, including Kyrie Irving's ACL tear, shake up All-NBA team predictions, potentially opening doors for players like Tyler Herro. Finally, the hosts explore hypothetical trades involving Trae Young, LaMelo Ball, and James Harden, weighing their fit with the Heat's culture.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA.and if you have existing numbers with an

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts debate the merits of LaMelo Ball versus Trae Young as franchise players. They discuss the potential availability of Ball on the trade market and analyze his impact on the Charlotte Hornets. The panel also creates Oscar-inspired NBA awards, including best lead player and best special effects team. Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, and Cade Cunningham emerge as top contenders for best lead, while the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are scrutinized for their smoke and mirrors performances. The hosts inject humor and movie analogies throughout, offering a fresh perspective on the Eastern Conference landscape. 0:00 Intro: LaMelo Ball vs Trae Young debate6:45 Defending LaMelo Ball's impact on Hornets12:42 Creating NBA awards inspired by Oscars25:41 Best "special effects" team in the East32:03 Best comedy and drama teams in NBA  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA t

Bam Adebayo sets a new franchise record for double-doubles, solidifying his place in Miami Heat history. With a commanding 106-90 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Heat showcased their resilience despite a limited roster. Key performances from Tyler Herro and Pell Larson added depth to the team's strategy, while Adebayo's achievement highlights his growing Heat legacy. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil review the Heat's recent winning stretch, what comes next for the team and Adebayo's place in Heat history. Timestamps 0:00 Intro1:30 Heat beat Wizards despite short-handed roster5:07 Analyzing Heat's recent winning stretch11:57 Credit Cookies30:04 Bam climbing Heat all-time leaderboards Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

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There's more reporting on Kevin Durant's future, with Shams Charania adding that half a dozen teams are expected to pursue Durant this summer. Wes Goldberg argues that the Miami Heat are still the best destination for Durant to end his career on his terms. Then he looks ahead to Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA.and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge! PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app todayand use codeLOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get

The Heat blew a 19-point 3rd quarter lead to the New York Knicks, falling 116-112 in overtime at home. Up by four points with a minute remaining in the game, the Heat allowed the Knicks to score four straight to force OT on OG Anunoby’s tip-in and Derek Brunson’s jumper. The Heat scored 62 points in the first half before the Knicks cranked up the defensive intensity and held them to just 50 points in the 2nd half and OT. Brunson scored 31 points after being held to just 5 in the 1st half. Anunoby added 23 points and Karl Anthony Towns had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who are now 5-0 in overtime and have won three straight. Brunson’s 3-pointer with 2:27 remaining in overtime 7-0 started a 7-0 run that put New York ahead for good at 111-110. The Heat cut it to 114-112 when Alec Burke nailed a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left, Bam Adebayo led Miami with 30 points. Tyler Herro had 22, hitting only 2-11 from three-point land. Rookie Kel’el Ware added 12 points and a career-high six blocks. New York eras

Another blown double-digit lead for the Miami Heat prompts questions about the direction of the team and shot selection down the stretch. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore Miami's offensive strategy, including Tyler Herro's shot selection, Bam Adebayo's disappearance and Kel'el Ware's limited playtime in the fourth quarter.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:38 Heat blow lead, squander momentum10:58 Tyler Hero's up-and-down performance15:54 Tale of two halves22:35 Why Spoelstra didn't play Ware lateBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA.and if you have existing numbers with a

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With a quarter of the season to go, which Miami Heat players are expected to get better, and who have already played their best basketball this season? Plus, is Kevin Durant hinting at ending his career in Miami? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about all of that and Dwyane Wade's recent eye-opening comments about the Big 3 Heat and why he left in 2016.0:00 Intro1:30: Stock Watch12:00 Kevin Durant's next move23:20 Dwyane Wade opens upYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with p

Tyler Herro scored 24 points and dished out 10 assists, and Duncan Robinson made 6 3’s and scored 24 points off the bench as the Heat shot a season-best 59% in a 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center. Davion Mitchell went 5-5 from 3-point land and scored 20 for Miami, and Bam Adebayo added 20 points and nine rebounds while playing through nagging injuries to his back and calf. After scoring just 86 points Monday night in Atlanta- the Heat put up 65 points in the first half, then 66 more in the second half. Miami made 23 3-pointers, one short of the franchise record. Dyson Daniels led the Hawks with 18 points. Trae Young and Caris LeVert each had 17. The game started a stretch during which the Heat will play 9 of their next 10 games and 14 of their next 17 at home. Before tonight, the Heat had played only one home game in four weeks- nine out of 10 on the road with the All-Star break in-between. Miami hosts the red-hot Indiana Pacers on Friday.——-’LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshabe

The Miami Heat's recent triumph over the Atlanta Hawks has fans buzzing. With Bam Adebayo playing through injury, Davion Mitchell getting hot from distance and Duncan Robinson's impressive three-point shooting, the Heat showcased a performance that could redefine their season. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the game, spotlighting Erik Spoelstra's rotation decisions and the impact of standout players like Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins. The hosts explore how the Heat's offensive prowess is feeding their defensive strength, offering insights into potential lineup changes and future challenges.Timestamps0:00 Intro5:48 Heat's impressive second half performance11:55 Credit cookie segment returns18:31 Highsmith's impact in increased minutes25:27 Analyzing Spoelstra's rotation decisionsBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now,

Erik Spoelstra revealed the reason why he doesn't use the coach's challenge, and it's simpler than you might think. Wes Goldberg talks about why he agrees with Spoelstra on 90% of his reasoning but also where it falls short. Then Wes breaks down tonight's matchup between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks and which player he thinks is due for a breakout game.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT thro

The Miami Heat are facing a challenging season, with fans divided over whether to tank or push for the playoffs. With Erik Spoelstra at the helm, the team grapples with the aftermath of the Jimmy Butler trade and a noticeable decline in their famed "Heat Culture." Hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Heat's recent performance, exploring the emotional impact of Butler's departure and the team's struggle to redefine itself. They discuss key figures like Bam Adebayo and Nikola Jovic, while analyzing Spoelstra's coaching amidst roster changes. The episode also highlights the decline in hustle stats and speculates on future strategies to reignite the team's work ethic.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Vibe check5:38 Jimmy Butler's success with Warriors16:07 Erik Spoelstra's coaching under scrutiny22:22 Heat dealing with aftermath of Butler trade27:02 Declining hustle stats reveal culture shiftBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheatYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter

In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration. They also examine the Philadelphia 76ers' situation, suggesting Joel Embiid should be shut down for the season to prioritize his health and potentially secure a high draft pick. The hosts engage in a lively debate about Embiid's current value compared to other NBA centers. 0:00 Intro: Knicks struggles against top teams5:50 Pacers as potential third-best East team12:17 Bucks and Pistons as dark horse contenders24:56 76ers should shut down Joel Embiid31:42 Ranking centers compared to injured Embiid Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s

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