Heat's Erik Spoelstra lauds mascot's toughness after bizarre Conor McGregor incident
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Man playing Heat mascot sent to hospital after skit with Conor McGregor during Game 4
It was noteworthy at the time because Heat fans were booing UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
Down 3-1, Heat have one goal - 'Get this thing back to Miami' - ESPN
MIAMI — Heat coach Erik Spoelstra remained both confident about his team's chances and defiant that his group would respond following a 108-95 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. Despite the fact that his team is now down 3-1 and facing a must-win Game 5 on Monday night in Denver, Spoelstra remained steadfast in the belief that his team was «built for this» and would respond the same way they have so many times throughout the postseason in the wake of adverse circumstances.
Miami has thrived in adversity all playoffs. They have plenty of it in Game 4.
MIAMI — Throughout the Heat’s playoff run, Erik Spoelstra has been confiding in and getting encouragement from another Miami coach — and it’s not Pat Riley.
Three things to watch, with betting tips, as Miami tries to slow Jokić, Denver offense
MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra, Michael Malone, and their staffs have been pouring over film and losing sleep, trying to come up with adjustments. Everyone is looking for that little edge.
Heat's Tyler Herro not yet cleared to return from broken hand - ESPN
MIAMI — Heat guard Tyler Herro still hasn't been cleared to play in the NBA Finals as he continues to recover from a broken right hand, coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday.
Three things to know from Denver dominating both ends, taking 2-1 series lead
MIAMI — That looked like the Denver team that rolled through the West. The one that — on paper — Miami would have trouble matching up with.
Jimmy Butler critical of Heat's low energy in Game 3 loss -- 'Just can't happen' - ESPN
MIAMI — Heat star Jimmy Butler vowed to set a better tone for his team in the wake of Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, acknowledging that the Heat — playing in their first Finals game in front of a home crowd in nine years — needed to come out with more energy and effort, especially after getting outrebounded by the Nuggets 58-33.